USDA Warns of Listeria Risk in Walmart and Trader Joe's Pasta Meals
The USDA has issued a public health alert for certain ready-to-eat pasta meals sold at Walmart and Trader Joe's due to potential listeria contamination.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has issued a public health alert concerning specific ready-to-eat pasta meals sold at Walmart and Trader Joe's, citing potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The affected products include Walmart's Marketside Linguine with Beef Meatballs & Marinara Sauce, packaged in 12-ounce clear plastic trays with best-by dates from September 22 through October 1, and Trader Joe's Cajun Style Blackened Chicken Breast Fettuccine Alfredo, sold in 16-ounce plastic trays with best-by dates of September 20, 24, or 27. Consumers are advised to check their refrigerators for these products and discard them if found. No illnesses have been reported in connection with these meals. Listeria infections can be particularly severe for older adults, individuals with weakened immune systems, and pregnant women. Symptoms may include fever, muscle aches, and gastrointestinal issues. The USDA recommends that consumers who have purchased these products refrain from consuming them and dispose of them immediately.