A nationwide recall has been issued for ready-to-eat chicken fettuccine Alfredo meals sold at Walmart and Kroger due to a Listeria outbreak. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is currently investigating the outbreak, which has resulted in 17 illnesses, including three deaths and one fetal loss across 13 states.
The FSIS investigation has identified that the outbreak strain of Listeria monocytogenes was present in affected individuals between August 2024 and May 2025. Routine testing at a FreshRealm establishment in March also isolated the same strain, prompting the recall. Authorities are working to determine the specific ingredient in the chicken fettuccine Alfredo that is the source of the contamination.
Affected Products and Brands
FreshRealm has confirmed that the recalled products were distributed nationwide under the following brands:
- Marketside (Walmart): Sold as “Marketside Grilled Chicken Alfredo with Fettuccine Tender Pasta with Creamy Alfredo Sauce, White Meat Chicken and Shaved Parmesan Cheese”
- Home Chef (Kroger): Sold as “Home Chef Heat & Eat Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo with pasta, grilled white meat chicken, and Parmesan cheese”
Specific Product Details:
- Marketside (32.8-ounce tray): Best-by date of June 27, 2025, or prior.
- Marketside (12.3-ounce tray): Best-by date of June 26, 2025, or prior.
- Home Chef (12.5-ounce tray): Best-by date of June 19, 2025, or prior.
These products were manufactured by FreshRealm in Texas and bear establishment numbers Est. P-50784, Est. P-47770, or Est. P-47718 inside the USDA mark of inspection. FreshRealm has stated that this voluntary recall does not affect any of their other products.
What to Do If You Have Recalled Products
The FSIS is urging consumers to check their refrigerators and freezers for the recalled chicken Alfredo meals. If you have purchased any of the affected products, do not consume them. You should either throw them away immediately or return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.
If you suspect you have contracted a Listeria infection after consuming these products, seek immediate medical attention. Listeria symptoms can include fever, muscle aches, headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance, and convulsions. Pregnant women, newborns, older adults, and individuals with weakened immune systems are at higher risk of severe illness.