Several ready-to-eat chicken fettuccine alfredo meals sold at Kroger and Walmart are being voluntarily recalled due to a nationwide listeria outbreak that has resulted in 17 reported illnesses, three deaths, and one fetal loss.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service announced it is investigating the outbreak, which has been linked to products manufactured by FreshRealm, Inc. These meals were sold under the Home Chef brand at Kroger and the Marketside brand at Walmart.
According to the FDA, as of now, individuals in 13 states, including Texas, have reported falling ill after consuming precooked meals.
“Out of the 17 cases currently under investigation, 16 individuals required hospitalization, and three deaths have been linked to listeriosis,” the FDA stated. “Additionally, one case involved a pregnant individual, resulting in fetal loss.”
FDA recalls: See what’s been recalled in June 2025
Here is the current list of recalled foods and drugs for the month of June:
What FreshRealm meals were recalled?
On June 17, 2025, in connection with the ongoing investigation, FreshRealm, Inc. issued a recall of its pre-packaged chicken fettuccine alfredo meals sold at Kroger and Walmart. The affected products were distributed under the following brand names and packaging specifications:
What are the symptoms tied to E. coli vs. listeria?
You can get listeriosis, an infection, by eating food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacterium. E. coli contamination is typically spread when feces come into contact with food or water, the CDC says. Food handlers can spread infection when they do not use proper hand-washing hygiene after using the restroom. Some wildlife and livestock may also spread E. coli to food and food crops.
Listeriosis symptoms may start the same day you eat contaminated food, but are more likely to begin within two weeks after consumption and may start as late as 10 weeks later, according to the FDA. But E. coli infections typically occur three to four days after consuming the germ, according to the CDC.
Listeriosis symptoms may include fever, muscle aches, nausea, fatigue, vomiting and diarrhea for those with a mild illness. Serious infections may lead to headaches, a stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance, and convulsions. An E. coli infection can cause severe stomach cramps, diarrhea (often bloody) and vomiting for around five to seven days.
What should customers do if they have a recalled product in their home?
It’s good to be aware if you recently purchased a recalled product. There are steps to follow if you do have these products in your home. According to FoodSafety.gov, here are the steps you should take.
-USA TOAY Network Nate Chute contributed to this report.
This article originally appeared on Austin American-Statesman: Eggs, cucumbers, chicken fettuccine alfredo meals among FDA recall list for June 2025
Reporting by Marley Malenfant, Austin American-Statesman / Austin American-Statesman
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