The health authorities updated the report of people affected by the outbreak of Listeria which began in August 2024 and rebounded in October 2025. Recent cases are linked to pasta ready to eat sold at stores such as Walmart, Trader Joe’s and Kroger.
Until October 31, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported 27 people affected in 18 states of the United States. There are a total of six people dead as a result of the Listeriawith the most recent cases occurring in September and October 16.
The Listeria It is a bacteria that has a long incubation periodlargely due to its ability to survive in cold environments (refrigerators). This is what makes tracking difficult and explains the long lasting of the event.
Key data on cases according to the CDC
Of the 27 total cases reported, the CDC has information on 26 of them and counts 25 hospitalizations. The information available on the most affected population indicates that the average age is 74 years. Let us remember that listeriosis is especially dangerous for older adults, pregnant women and people with compromised immune systems.
As of October 31, the CDC reported two new deaths (in Hawaii and Oregon) and seven new cases of illness since the last report, bringing the total number of deaths to six. Fatalities were recorded in Hawaii, Oregon, Illinois, Michigan, Texas and Utah, highlighting the severity of the outbreak, a case associated with pregnancy that resulted in fetal loss.
What to do about a Listeria outbreak?
Due to the outbreak of Listeriavarious national supermarket chains have proceeded to recall of dozens of products made with contaminated pasta.
Health authorities urge consumers to check your refrigerators and freezers looking for the affected foods. It is recommended throw them away immediately or return them to the point of sale to obtain a reimbursement.
Los CDC continue to collaborate closely with state authorities, the FDA and the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) to determine if those affected consumed the products already recalled or if the bacteria Listeria It could have contaminated other foods. The investigations remain active.
How many product recalls are there to date in 2025?
- Sprouts Smoked Mozzarella Pasta Salad: Sold at the deli counter or Grab & Go, with expiration dates of October 10 to 29.
- Giant Eagle Smoked Mozzarella Pasta Salad: With expiration dates September 30 to October 7.
- Kroger (Stores): Withdrawal of penne and bow pasta salads of charcuterie, sold between August 29 and October 2.
- Scott & Jon’s Shrimp Scampi con Linguini Bowls (9.6 oz.): Consume preferably before March 12 and 13 and of March 17 and 21, 2027.
- Trader Joe’s Fettuccine Alfredo with Cajun Blackened Chicken Breast (16 oz.): Best before dates varied between September 20 and October 10.
- Albertsons (Stores): Withdrawal of store-prepared pasta saladswith sales dates of September 8 to October 4.
- Marketside Linguini with Meatballs and Marinara Sauce (12 oz.): Best before dates between September 22 to 25 and of September 29 to October 1.
- Marketside Grilled Chicken Alfredo with Fettuccine (12.3 oz. and 32.8 oz.): Best before dates June 26, 2025 or earlier (12.3 oz.) o June 27, 2025 or earlier (32.8 oz.).
- Home Chef Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo (12.5 oz.): With best before date June 19 or earlier.
With CDC and AP information
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