Indianapolis, IN – A multistate outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes tied to pre-packaged chicken fettuccine alfredo meals has led to at least three deaths and multiple hospitalizations, with Georgia and Indiana identified as key locations in the production chain.
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the outbreak has been linked to meals produced at FreshRealm facilities in San Clemente, California, as well as Georgia and Indiana. The meals were sold under various brand names at Kroger and Walmart locations nationwide.
As of Tuesday, 17 cases have been reported from 13 states. Of the 11 individuals interviewed, 7 reported eating the chicken alfredo meals, and 94% of those infected were hospitalized. Three deaths have been confirmed, including one in a pregnancy-related case.
According to the FDA, the outbreak strain was found in a sample of FreshRealm’s chicken fettuccine alfredo collected on March 19. Investigators used traceability data, product labels, and consumer reports to identify affected batches sold by Kroger and Walmart.
The following products have been recalled or identified as potentially contaminated:
- Marketside Grilled Chicken Alfredo with Fettuccine Tender Pasta (8.2 oz) – best-by 08/27/25 or earlier
- Marketside Grilled Chicken Alfredo with Fettuccine Tender Pasta (12.3 oz) – best-by 08/26/25 or earlier
- Fresh Creative Kitchen: Home Chef Heat & Eat Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo (15.2 oz) – best-by 06/19/25 or earlier
FDA inspections are ongoing, and testing of ingredients and manufacturing sites continues. Consumers are advised to discard any matching products immediately.
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