A public health alert is being issued for some ready-to-eat Walmart meals that may have pasta contaminated with Listeria.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service issued a nationwide alert Thursday for packages of Walmart’s Marketside Linguine with Beef Meatballs & Marinara Sauce.

The USDA said the meals contain pre-cooked pasta, which is regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and could be contaminated with bacteria.

The pre-made meal is sold in 12-oz. clear plastic tray packages and has “best if used by” dates SEP 22, 2025; SEP 24, 2025; SEP 25, 2025; SEP 29, 2025; SEP 30, 2025; and OCT 01, 2025. The product bears establishment numbers “EST. 50784” or “EST. 47718” inside the USDA mark of inspection.

The linguini and meatball meals were shipp

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