The FDA, USDA-FSIS, and CDC, in collaboration with state and local partners, investigated illnesses in a multistate outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes infections linked to prepared meals. As of February 11, 2026, a total of 28 people infected with the outbreak strain of Listeria have been reported from 19 states (AZ, CA, FL, HI, IL, IN, LA, MI, MN, MO, NC, NV, OH, OR, SC, TX, UT, VA, WA). Of the 28 people with information available, 27 have been hospitalized, and 7 deaths have been reported. One pregnancy-associated illness resulted in a fetal loss. The fatalities were in Arizona, Hawaii, Illinois, Michigan, Oregon, Texas, and Utah. The FDA's outbreak investigation is complete, and the outbreak has ended. Contaminated products, including beef meatballs and chicken fettuccine from Fresh Realm and Nate's Fine Foods, were sold under various brands, including Trader Joe's, Walmart, Albertsons, and Home Chef. The investigation revealed the pasta was the source. The investigation is closed, and recalled products are no longer on the market. @ https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/outbreak-investigation-listeria-monocytogenes-prepared-pasta-meals-june-2025
