Nationwide Chicken Alfredo Recall Over Deadly Listeria

A nationwide recall has been announced for ready-to-eat chicken fettuccine alfredo meals sold under the Marketside and Home Chef brands at Walmart and Kroger, due to a listeria outbreak causing 17 illnesses, three deaths, and one fetal loss across 13 states. The recalled products, produced by FreshRealm and labeled with establishment numbers EST. P-50784, EST. P-47770, or EST. P-47718, have best-by dates of June 27, 2025, or earlier. Most of those affected required hospitalization, and health officials caution that the true number of cases may be higher due to underreporting and diagnostic delays. The CDC, FDA, and USDA-FSIS are investigating the outbreak, and the source of contamination remains unidentified. Consumers are urged to dispose of or return the recalled meals and avoid consumption, especially those at higher risk of severe illness. The recall remains active as authorities continue to monitor and investigate the situation.