Recalled Pasta Meals Now Linked to 6 Deaths Across the U.S.

Key Takeaways

A total of six people have died and 27 have been sickened in 18 states due to Listeria in recalled pasta mealsMore than 245,000 pounds of the precooked pasta products have been pulled from stores nationwideThe U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention urges consumers to throw away any recalled products

TUESDAY, Nov. 4, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A growing Listeria outbreak linked to recalled pasta meals has now sickened 27 people and caused six deaths across 18 states, according to new data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Two new deaths were reported in Hawaii and Oregon, the agency said. Earlier deaths occurred in Illinois, Michigan, Texas and Utah.

One infection involved a pregnant patient, and the illness led to the loss of a fetus.