Freshrealm / Marketside / Trader Joe's
Freshrealm Pasta Meals — possible Listeria contamination
Ready-to-eat meals contain a pre-cooked pasta ingredient that tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes, genetically linked to an ongoing multistate Listeria outbreak associated with prepared pasta meals.
Not recalled, but under an advisory as of Sep 2, 2026: a regulator flagged Freshrealm Pasta Meals by Freshrealm / Marketside / Trader Joe's on Sep 25, 2025 for Ready-to-eat meals contain a pre-cooked pasta ingredient that tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes, genetically linked to an ongoing multistate Listeria outbreak associated with prepared pasta meals without ordering it off shelves. The source gave no class; our read of the hazard is serious health risk.
This is an advisory, not a recall. A regulator flagged something worth knowing; nobody has said "pull it from shelves." Read the source and decide.
What happened
FSIS warns that certain ready-to-eat pasta meals sold at Walmart (Marketside Linguine with Beef Meatballs & Marinara Sauce) and Trader Joe's (Cajun Style Blackened Chicken Breast Fettucine Alfredo) may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The pasta ingredient used in these meals tested positive for a Listeria strain that matches an ongoing outbreak investigation. This is a public health alert, not a recall, so no return/refund process is guaranteed, but consumers should not eat the affected products.
What to do
Check your freezer and fridge for these products and the specific 'best if used by' dates listed. Do not eat them. Throw them away or return them to the store where purchased. If you or someone in a high-risk group (older adults, pregnant women, people with weakened immune systems) ate these products and develops fever, muscle aches, headache, stiff neck, confusion, or loss of balance within two months, seek medical care and mention this product. Contact Nate's Fine Foods at 916-677-7303 (9am–4pm PST, Mon–Fri) with questions, or the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 888-674-6854.
| Product | UPC | Lot / codes | Best by | Package |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARKETSIDE LINGUINE WITH BEEF MEATBALLS & MARINARA SAUCE | — | EST. 50784 EST. 47718 | SEP 22, 2025, SEP 24, 2025, SEP 25, 2025, SEP 29, 2025, SEP 30, 2025, OCT 01, 2025 | 12-oz. clear plastic tray |
| TRADER JOE'S CAJUN STYLE BLACKENED CHICKEN BREAST FETTUCINE ALFREDO | — | P-45288 | 9/20/2025, 9/24/2025, 9/27/2025, 9/28/2025, 10/01/2025, 10/03/2025, 10/05/2025, 10/08/2025, 10/10/2025 | 16-oz. plastic tray |
Nationwide
Sold atTrader Joe'sWalmart
- FSIS — primary source, first seen Sep 1, 2026
Brand history: Freshrealm / Marketside / Trader Joe's · Report an error · Extraction confidence 85%
Questions
Every answer is a field on this notice.
Is Freshrealm Pasta Meals recalled?
Not recalled, but under an advisory as of Sep 2, 2026: a regulator flagged Freshrealm Pasta Meals by Freshrealm / Marketside / Trader Joe's on Sep 25, 2025 for Ready-to-eat meals contain a pre-cooked pasta ingredient that tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes, genetically linked to an ongoing multistate Listeria outbreak associated with prepared pasta meals without ordering it off shelves. The source gave no class; our read of the hazard is serious health risk.
What should I do?
Check your freezer and fridge for these products and the specific 'best if used by' dates listed. Do not eat them. Throw them away or return them to the store where purchased. If you or someone in a high-risk group (older adults, pregnant women, people with weakened immune systems) ate these products and develops fever, muscle aches, headache, stiff neck, confusion, or loss of balance within two months, seek medical care and mention this product. Contact Nate's Fine Foods at 916-677-7303 (9am–4pm PST, Mon–Fri) with questions, or the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 888-674-6854.
Where was it sold?
Sold at Trader Joe's, Walmart. Distribution: Nationwide.
Which lot codes and UPCs are affected?
2 products listed. No upcs given. Lot codes: EST. 50784, EST. 47718, P-45288. Match the code printed on your package, not the product name.