# Deadly Listeria Outbreak Linked to Chicken Alfredo Meals Sold at Kroger and Walmart
A deadly **listeria** outbreak has been linked to several **ready-to-eat chicken alfredo meals** sold at **Kroger** and **Walmart**, according to the **U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS)**. The outbreak has resulted in **three deaths and one pregnancy loss**, with **17 people sickened** across **13 states** since August 2024.
The affected products, sold under the **Marketside** and **Home Chef** brands, include:
### **Recalled Products**
– **32.8 oz. Marketside Grilled Chicken Alfredo with Fettuccine** (best-by date **06/27/25 or earlier**)
– **12.3 oz. Marketside Grilled Chicken Alfredo with Fettuccine and Broccoli** (best-by date **06/26/25 or earlier**)
– **12.5 oz. Home Chef Heat & Eat Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo** (best-by date **06/19/25 or earlier**)
These products carry the **USDA mark of inspection** and establishment numbers **”EST. P-50784,” “EST. P-47770,” or “EST. P-47718″** on the packaging.
### **How the Outbreak Was Identified**
The **listeria outbreak strain** was found in **sick patients between August 2024 and May 2025**. Additionally, the **same strain** was detected in a **routine FSIS inspection** of a **FreshRealm establishment** in **March 2025**, confirming the source.
### **What Consumers Should Do**
– **Do not eat** the recalled products.
– **Throw them away** or **return them** to the store.
– **Check your fridge** for any affected meals.
### **Contact Information**
– **FreshRealm Customer Service:** **888-244-1562**
– **USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline:** **888-674-6854** or email **MPHotline@usda.gov**
– **FSIS Recall Website:** [www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls](http://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls)
### **Final Thoughts**
Food safety should never be taken lightly, especially with **listeria**, which can be **deadly** for **pregnant women, older adults, and those with weakened immune systems**. If you’ve purchased any of these **chicken alfredo meals**, **discard them immediately** and stay vigilant about food recalls. Companies and regulators must **improve inspection protocols** to prevent future outbreaks. **Your health is worth more than convenience.**
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