WASHINGTON—The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued a public health alert for certain ready-to-eat meals containing pasta that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
The alert covers specific trays of Marketside Linguine with Beef Meatballs & Marinara Sauce that were shipped to Walmart locations nationwide.
The potentially contaminated product details are (view labels):
- Product: 12-oz. clear plastic tray packages labeled “MARKETSIDE LINGUINE WITH BEEF MEATBALLS & MARINARA SAUCE”
- “Best If Used By” Dates: SEP 22, 2025; SEP 24, 2025; SEP 25, 2025; SEP 29, 2025; SEP 30, 2025; and OCT 01, 2025.
- Establishment Numbers: “EST. 50784” or “EST. 47718” inside the USDA mark of inspection.
The FSIS alert was issued because pre-cooked linguine pasta, an ingredient in the meals regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes.
The testing was conducted as part of an ongoing investigation related to a Listeria outbreak previously linked to chicken fettuccine alfredo meals. FSIS and other public health partners are now conducting further testing to determine if the Listeria found in the linguine is genetically related to the specific outbreak strain.
FSIS cautioned that the investigation is continuing and advised consumers to check back frequently, as additional products may be added to the alert.
Risk and Recommendations
Consumption of food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes can cause listeriosis, a serious infection that is particularly dangerous for older adults, people with weakened immune systems, and pregnant women and their newborns.
Symptoms of listeriosis can include fever, muscle aches, headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance, and convulsions, sometimes preceded by diarrhea. In pregnant women, the infection can cause miscarriages, stillbirths, or life-threatening infection of the newborn. Listeriosis is typically treated with antibiotics.
Consumers who have purchased the affected Marketside meals are urged not to consume them. The products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.
Individuals in higher-risk categories who experience flu-like symptoms within two months after eating potentially contaminated food should seek medical care and inform their healthcare provider about the exposure.
Consumers with questions about the alert can contact Nate’s Fine Foods at 916-677-7303. Food safety questions can be directed to the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 888-MPHotline (888-674-6854).
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