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Decade of Danger: How a California Cheese Manufacturer Became Ground Zero for a Listeria Outbreak

In Honolulu, Hawaii, health officials uncovered a chilling food safety issue tied to a popular cheese product. In early 2024, a sample of cotija cheese from Rizo Lopez Foods, a dairy manufacturer based in California, tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes, the bacterium responsible for the serious illness listeriosis. This discovery sparked an extensive investigation, leading to troubling revelations about the company’s operations. The bacterial contamination prompted the entire dairy catalog of Rizo Lopez, totaling approximately …

Major Chicken Alfredo Recall Issued Amid Listeria Outbreak Linked to Hospitalizations and Fatalities

Jackson, Miss. — A recall of ready-to-eat chicken Alfredo meals is underway due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacterial pathogen linked to serious illnesses. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced the recall following reported cases of listeriosis, which has been associated with multiple hospitalizations and three fatalities, including one stillbirth. The recall affects a variety of chicken fettuccine Alfredo products manufactured by FreshRealm. These meals, which were …

Michigan Residents Urged to Check Freezers for Recalled Chicken Products Amid Deadly Listeria Outbreak

LANSING, Mich. — Health officials are urging Michigan residents to inspect their freezers for potentially hazardous frozen chicken products amid a nationwide Listeria outbreak linked to several illnesses, including fatalities. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service has reported 17 cases of illness across 13 states, with three deaths and one fetal loss attributed to the outbreak. The recall specifically targets ready-to-eat chicken meals sold at major retailers, including Kroger and Walmart. …

Tragic Listeria Outbreak Linked to Chicken Alfredo Meals: Three Deaths Prompt Urgent Recall from Kroger and Walmart

Kansas City, Mo. — A deadly outbreak of listeria linked to ready-to-eat chicken fettuccine Alfredo has prompted a nationwide recall of affected products sold at major retailers like Kroger and Walmart. As of June 20, 2025, the outbreak has resulted in three fatalities, one fetal loss, and 17 reported illnesses. The ready-to-eat meals, produced by FreshRealm, have been flagged for safety concerns after multiple health organizations, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) …

FreshRealm Recalls Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo Products Amid Deadly Listeria Outbreak Linked to 17 Illnesses

LANSING, Mich. — A voluntary recall has been issued for several chicken fettuccine Alfredo products sold nationwide due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination, which has been linked to a series of severe health incidents, including multiple deaths. The affected items, manufactured by FreshRealm, could pose serious health risks, particularly to vulnerable populations. FreshRealm announced the recall of three specific products on June 17, following a routine inspection by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety …

"Health Alert: Deadly Listeria Outbreak Linked to Popular Ready-to-Eat Chicken Meals Sparks Nationwide Recall"

MINNEAPOLIS — The growing trend of ready-to-eat meals is generating significant demand across the United States, often appealing to busy consumers who seek convenience. However, a recent recall of certain meal products has raised serious health concerns, linked to multiple illnesses and fatalities, including tragic cases involving expectant mothers. The global market for prepared meals is on the rise, with projections suggesting it could reach $272.76 billion by 2028. While the popularity of these products …

Urgent Recall: Walmart’s Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo Linked to Deadly Listeria Outbreak—Check Your Freezer Now!

Walmart customers in multiple states are urged to check their freezers for certain chicken fettuccine alfredo meals linked to a serious Listeria outbreak. This public health crisis has already affected 17 individuals across 13 states, resulting in three fatalities and a loss associated with pregnancy. The affected products include ready-to-eat meals manufactured by FreshRealm and sold at Walmart under several labels. Specifically, the recall encompasses the MARKETSIDE Grilled Chicken Alfredo with Fettuccine (32.8 oz tray, …

Urgent Recall: Walmart and Kroger’s Ready-to-Eat Meals Linked to Listeria Outbreak, Resulting in Deaths and Illnesses

San Clemente, California — A nationwide recall of ready-to-eat meals from FreshRealm has been initiated after reports of multiple fatalities and illnesses linked to a listeria outbreak. This situation has raised serious health concerns, prompting investigations by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) alongside state health officials. The recall affects several products, including chicken fettuccine alfredo, with health authorities reporting three deaths and 17 illnesses across 13 states as of …

Michigan Residents Urged to Check Freezers Following Listeria Recall Linked to Popular Chicken Products

LANSING, Mich. — Residents in Michigan are being urged to inspect their freezers for certain chicken products following a nationwide recall linked to a serious Listeria outbreak. Health officials have reported at least 17 illnesses, including three confirmed deaths and one fetal loss across 13 states. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service announced that the recall involves precooked chicken items sold at major retailers, including Kroger and Walmart. These items include …

Deadly Listeria Outbreak Traced to Indiana Dairy Plant, Leading to Nationwide Recall of Popular Dietary Shakes

Fort Wayne, Indiana – A longstanding investigation into a series of listeria infections has pinpointed the probable source, tracing back to a dairy product manufacturing facility. Recent developments in genetic analysis have established a direct link between the shake products produced at the Prairie Farms Dairy plant in Indiana and multiple illnesses across the United States. Since 2018, health authorities have been tracking an outbreak of listeria, a serious infection caused by eating food contaminated …