A Nationwide Public Health Crisis

A multistate outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes infections linked to prepared pasta meals has sickened 20 people across 15 states, resulting in 19 hospitalizations and 4 confirmed deaths as of September 25, 2025. The outbreak, which includes one pregnancy-associated illness that resulted in a fetal loss, has prompted an investigation involving multiple federal agencies and several product recalls affecting popular national retailers including Walmart, Kroger, and Trader Joe’s.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) are collaborating with state and local agencies to investigate the ongoing outbreak. Epidemiologic, laborato

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