Key Takeaways

Frozen food products from Walmart, Kroger and Trader Joe’s are now under a public health alert

A listeria outbreak linked to the frozen meals has resulted in four deaths and close to 20 hospitalizations

Consumers are urged to discard or return any potentially contaminated meals immediately

MONDAY, Sept. 29, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Federal health officials have expanded their probe into a listeria outbreak that has claimed four lives, and affected at least 20 people.

The investigation, which first focused on premade chicken pasta meals sold at Walmart and Kroger, is now looking at a similar product sold at Trader Joe’s.

The outbreak, which has spread across 15 states, was initially tied to Marketside and Home Chef brand chicken fettuccine Alfredo meals sold at Walmart an

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