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The FDA reported that Sno Pac Foods (Caledonia, MN), recalled Del Mar 35 LB Bulk Organic Frozen Spinach and Sno Pac 10 oz Organic Frozen Cut Spinach because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The recalled Frozen spinach was distributed nationwide in retail stores and through distributors. No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem. A bulk case of spinach from their supplier was tested and found to be positive for Listeria monocytogenes. It belonged to the same lot code used to repack the Sno Pac Organic Frozen Cut Spinach into 10 oz packages. The production of the product has been suspended while the company continues to investigate the source of the problem.  @ https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/sno-pac-foods-recalls-del-mar-35-lb-bulk-frozen-spinach-and-10-oz-organic-frozen-cut-spinach

On October 7, 2025, the USDA-FSIS issued a public health alert for ready-to-eat (RTE) meals produced by FreshRealm that contain an FDA-regulated ingredient, specifically riced cauliflower, which may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes (Lm). A recall was not requested because the products are no longer available for purchase. The alert is related to: 13.05-oz. plastic tray packages labeled “DISH by Blue Apron Cheesy Chicken Mac with Vegetables”, sold by Blue Apron, and 10.5-oz. packages labeled “BALANCE by Marley Spoon BBQ Sauce Beef Meatballs with Cheesy Cauliflower” sold by Marley Spoon. The problem was discovered when FreshRealm notified FSIS that the riced cauliflower used in these products tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes. There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. @ https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/fsis-issues-public-health-alert-ready-eat-meals-containing-riced-cauliflower-may-be

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ), in collaboration with the Food Inspection Division of the City of Montreal and the company Les grains de Martha etc. inc. (199, rue de la Rotonde, in Verdun (Montreal)),warned the public not to consume homemade granola mix, as it may be contaminated with Salmonella. The product was offered for sale in several establishments in the Montreal area. It was packaged in an opaque kraft paper bag with a window. The product is sold at room temperature. @ https://www.quebec.ca/nouvelles/actualites/details/avis-de-ne-pas-consommer-de-melange-granola-maison-de-marque-marthas-grains-etc-prepare-et-vendu-par-lentreprise-les-grains-de-martha-etc-inc-66256

The FDA reported that on September 30, 2025, Nate’s Fine Foods, Inc. expanded its recall of certain lots of precooked pasta, including fettuccine, linguine, and farfalle (bowtie), after a sample of linguine pasta collected and tested by FreshRealm tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes. Nate’s Fine Foods, Inc. does not sell affected products directly to retail customers. The firm is working with the FDA and its customers to determine if additional recalls are needed. The products involved include Giant Eagle smoked mozzarella pasta salad; Kroger stores recalled deli bowtie and penne pasta salads; Scott & Jon’s Shrimp Scampi with Linguini Bowls 9.6-oz Trader Joe’s Cajun Style Blackened Chicken Breast Fettucine Alfredo 16-oz plastic tray; Albertsons stores recalled store-made deli pasta salads; Marketside Linguine with Beef Meatballs & Marinara Sauce 12-oz. ; Marketside Grilled Chicken Alfredo with Fettuccine 12.3-oz; Home Chef Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo 12.5-oz. As of September 25, 2025, a total of 20 people infected with the outbreak strain of Listeria have been reported from 15 states (CA, FL, IL, IN, LA, MI, MN, MO, NC, NV, OH, SC, TX, UT, and VA). Of the 13 people interviewed, 7 (54%) reported eating precooked meals, and 4 specifically reported eating chicken fettuccine alfredo. Of 20 people with information available, 19 have been hospitalized, and 4 deaths have been reported. There is one illness in a pregnant mother that resulted in a fetal loss. @ https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/outbreak-investigation-listeria-monocytogenes-prepared-pasta-meals-june-2025?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery