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A federal health alert was issued after ready-to-eat meals sold at Walmart were linked to a deadly listeria outbreak.

The Marketside Linguine with Beef Meatballs & Marinara Sauce with a best-by date of Sept. 11 through Oct. 1 was included in the alert.

No official recall has been issued.

A public health alert has been issued for a heat-and-eat pasta meal that was sold at Walmart that has been linked to a deadly listeria outbreak, federal officials said.

The alert was announced by the U.S. Agriculture Department for Marketside Linguine with Beef Meatballs & Marinara Sauce.

The meals were sent to Walmart stores nationwide.

FILE - 12-oz. clear plastic tray packages labeled "MARKETSIDE LINGUINE WITH BEEF MEATBALLS & MARINARA SAUCE" (FSIS)

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