Listeria Outbreak from Recalled Pasta Meals
7 dead, 27 sick from recalled pasta meals sold at major grocery chains
The listeria outbreak tied to prepared pasta meals has expanded, with the FDA reporting two additional deaths and seven new illnesses.
In total, the outbreak across 18 states has sickened 27 people and caused 7 deaths, including one fetal loss.
The recalled ready-to-eat pasta salads and prepared meals were supplied by Nate's Fine Foods and sold at major grocery chains nationwide, including Trader Joe's, Sprouts Farmers Market, Kroger and Walmart.
Author's summary: Listeria outbreak expands across 18 states.