A listeria food poisoning outbreak, which has caused three deaths and one pregnancy loss across 13 US states, has been linked to recalled heat-and-eat chicken fettuccine Alfredo products sold at Kroger and Walmart stores. FreshRealm is recalling products made before June 17, as officials continue to investigate the contamination source.
Deadly US listeria outbreak linked to chicken dishes at Kroger and Walmart
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️A listeria food poisoning outbreak, which has caused three deaths and one pregnancy loss across 13 US states, has been linked to recalled heat-and-eat chicken fettuccine Alfredo products sold at Kroger and Walmart stores. FreshRealm is recalling products made before June 17, as officials continue to investigate the contamination source.
Trending- 1 Last July (2024): Outbreak began
- 2 July 24 (2024) - May 10 (2025): Cases identified
- 3 March (2025): Listeria strain found in a sample of chicken fettuccine Alfredo
- 4 June 17 (2025): FreshRealm recalled products made before this date
- 5 Late Tuesday (June 17, 2025): Federal health officials announced link to recalled products
- Three deaths and one pregnancy loss
- At least 16 hospitalizations
- Product recall by FreshRealm
- Public health warning to avoid consuming affected products
- Federal officials revamping protocols to prevent listeria infections
What: A listeria food poisoning outbreak, linked to recalled chicken fettuccine Alfredo products, has caused deaths and illnesses.
When: The outbreak began last July (2024), with cases identified between July 24 (2024) and May 10 (2025). Recall announced late Tuesday (June 17, 2025). Article published June 19, 2025.
Where: Across 13 US states: Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, Nevada, Ohio, South Carolina, Texas, and Virginia. Deaths in Illinois, Michigan, and Texas. Products sold at Kroger and Walmart stores. FreshRealm sites in California, Georgia, Indiana.
Why: Contamination with Listeria bacteria in heat-and-eat chicken fettuccine Alfredo products.
How: A sample of chicken fettuccine Alfredo tested positive for the listeria strain during a routine inspection in March. Officials are investigating the specific source. FreshRealm is recalling affected products.