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a deadly listeria Outbreak linked to pre-cooked pasta Meal claimed two more lives and caused seven additional diseasesDue to which the total number of deaths in 18 states of America increased to six and the number of sick people increased to 27.
The latest deaths were recorded in Hawaii and Oregon, adding to previous deaths. deaths In Illinois, Michigan, Texas and Utah. A pregnant woman’s illness also led to the death of her fetus.
America Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirmed the outbreak, which began in August 2024, with the most recent illness recorded on October 16.
The contamination was traced to precooked pasta from Nate Fine Foods of Roseville, California. In September, the company recalled approximately 245,000 pounds (111,130 kg) of various pasta products, including linguine, fettuccine, and penne.
These were supplied to large producers of heat-and-eat meals and pasta salads, later sold in major grocery chains such as wal-mart And businessman who,
The move was taken after tests showed that pasta made by Nate’s Fine Foods contained the same strain of Listeria found in Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo and Meatball Linguine products. FreshRealm, the San Clemente, Calif., company that produced those foods, used genetic sequencing to confirm the link to the outbreak.
Several national grocery stores have recalled dozens of products made from the affected pasta. Officials said people should check their refrigerators and freezers for the recalled foods and throw them away or return them to stores for a refund.
CDC is working with state health officials to determine whether sick people ate the recalled food or whether additional foods may have been contaminated with the Listeria bacteria associated with the outbreak. The US Food and Drug Administration and Agriculture Department are also investigating.
Here are the memories to date:
1. Sprouts Smoked Mozzarella Pasta Salad Sold at the deli service counter or Grab & Go section with best by dates from October 10 to October 29.
2. Giant Eagle Smoked Mozzarella Pasta Salad – Expiry date September 30 to October 7.
3. Kroger stores recalled Deli Botti and Penne pasta salads – which were sold from August 29 to October 2.
4. Scott & John’s Shrimp Scampi with Linguine Bowls 9.6-oz. – Best if used by dates 12th & 13th March and 17th & 21st March 2027.
5. Trader Joe’s Cajun Style Blackened Chicken Breast Fettuccine Alfredo 16-ounce plastic tray packages with “best if used by” dates September 20, September 24, September 27, September 28, October 1, October 3, October 5, October 8 and October 10.
6. Albertsons Stores recalled store-made deli pasta salads – sell through dates from September 8 to October 4.
7. Marketside Linguine with Beef Meatballs and Marinara Sauce 12-Ounce. – Best dates are 22 September, 24 September and 25 September and 29 September to 1 October.
8. Marketside Grilled Chicken Alfredo with Fettuccine 12.3-oz. – Best date on or before June 26, 2025; and 32.8-oz. – Best date on or before June 27, 2025.
9. Home Chef Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo 12.5-Ounce. – Best date on or before June 19th.