A popular ready-to-eat meal sold at Walmart is the subject of a public health alert because it may be contaminated with listeria. The dish, Marketside Linguine with Beef Meatballs & Marinara Sauce, comes in a 12-ounce plastic tray package and contains either the establishment number EST. 50784 or EST. 47718.

The affected ready-to-eat pasta dish has "best if used by" dates of Sept. 22, 24, 25, 29, 30, and Oct. 1, 2025. The FSIS is concerned that some of these products may still be in consumer refrigerators or freezers.

According to the public health alert, the FSIS will keep the public updated as its investigation continues and suggests that consumers check back frequently as more products may be added to the alert.

Courtesy USDA

The alert should be taken seriously as listeria can cau

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