Chicken Alfredo Listeria Lawsuit

FreshRealm recalled Chicken Alfredo meals at Walmart, Trader Joe’s, Albertsons, and Kroger after 4 people died and 20 got sick with Listeria.

What You Can Do & How We Can Help

The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting Chicken Alfredo food poisoning cases in all 50 states. If you got sick from Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo that was recalled at Trader Joe’s, Walmart, Albertsons, or Kroger due to Listeria, you should contact our lawyers immediately for a free case consultation. Please use the form below to contact our Food Poisoning Litigation Group or call toll free 24 hours a day at (866) 920-0753.

4 Dead From Listeria in Chicken Alfredo at Walmart, Trader Joe’s, Other Stores

In June 2025, a deadly outbreak of Listeria that killed 4 people was linked to Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo and other prepared pasta meal trays that were sold at Walmart, Trader Joe’s, Albertsons, and Kroger stores nationwide.

How Many People Got Sick?

As of September 2025, the recalled Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo Meals have been infected at least 20 people in 15 states with Listeria, including 4 people who died in Illinois, Michigan, and Texas. One pregnant woman got sick and suffered a fetal death (miscarriage). These illnesses started on dates after July 2024.

Chicken Alfredo Meals Recalled at Walmart, Kroger

The recalled Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo Meals were sold in the refrigerated section, and intended to be microwaved before eating. They were manufactured by FreshRealm and sold nationwide under Walmart’s Marketside® and Kroger’s Home Chef® brand-names.

FreshRealm Recalls Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo for Listeria

On June 17, 2025, FreshRealm recalled Chicken Alfredo meals from Walmart and Kroger that were linked to a deadly Listeria outbreak. The recall involves products made before June 17, 2025, and sold at Kroger and Walmart.

Recalls Expand to Pasta Meals Sold at Trader Joe’s, Albertsons, Etc.

As of October 1, 2025, the recall has expanded to include the following pasta products include:

• Walmart — MARKETSIDE GRILLED CHICKEN ALFREDO WITH FETTUCCINE (Tender Pasta with Creamy Alfredo Sauce, White Meat Chicken and Shaved Parmesan Cheese) — 32.8-oz. tray packages with best-by date 06/27/25 or prior.
• Walmart — MARKETSIDE GRILLED CHICKEN ALFREDO WITH FETTUCCINE (Tender Pasta with Creamy Alfredo Sauce, White Meat Chicken, Broccoli and Shaved Parmesan Cheese) — 12.3 oz. tray packages with best-by date 06/26/25 or prior.
• Kroger — HOME CHEF Heat & Eat Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo (with pasta, grilled white meat chicken, and Parmesan cheese) — sold in 12.5 oz. tray packages with best-by date 06/19/25 or prior.
• Walmart — Marketside Linguine with Beef Meatballs & Marinara Sauce 12-oz. — best if used by dates of Sept. 22, 2025; Sept. 24, 2025; Sept. 25, 2025; Sept. 29, 2025; Sept. 30, 2025; and Oct. 1, 2025; establishment number “EST. 50784” or “EST. 47718”; sold at Walmart
• Trader’s Joe’s Cajun Style Blackened Chicken Breast Fettuccine Alfredo (16-oz. plastic tray packages) with best if used by dates of Sept. 20, 2025; Sept. 24, 2025; Sept. 27, 2025; establishment number “P- 45288”; sold at Trader Joe’s
• Albertsons Pasta Salad Containing Bowtie Pasta Salad – Sold at Albertsons, Albertsons Market, Amigos, Andronico’s Community Markets, Carrs-Safeway, Eagle, Pak ‘N Save, Pavilions, Market Street, Randalls, Safeway, Tom Thumb and Vons in Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Louisiana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Utah and Wyoming. Click here to see a list of recalled products from Albertsons.

Where Did People Get Sick?

The states with cases include Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, Nevada, Ohio, South Carolina, Texas, and Virginia, according to the CDC Outbreak Advisory.

“The true number of sick people in this outbreak is likely higher than the number reported, and this outbreak may not have been limited to the states with known illnesses,” according to the CDC.

Chicken Alfredo Tests Positive for Listeria

The same outbreak strain of Listeria was isolated from a routine sample of Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo that was collected at a FreshRealm establishment in March 2025 by the USDA.

The outbreak has been linked to pre-cooked pasta that was produced by FreshRealm, including fettuccine, linguine, and bowtie pasta ingredients. The pasta was used in prepared meals that were sold at Trader Joe’s, Walmart, Kroger, Albertsons, and other stores.

What Should I Do?

Anyone who ate these products should be vigilant for symptoms of Listeria for up to 2 months after you ate the contaminated food:

“People in the higher-risk categories who experience flu-like symptoms within two months after eating contaminated food should seek medical care and tell the health care provider about eating the contaminated food.”

Do I Have a Chicken Alfredo Listeria Lawsuit?

The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting Chicken Alfredo food poisoning cases in all 50 states. If you got sick from Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo or other prepared pasta meals that were recalled at Trader Joe’s, Walmart, or Kroger due to Listeria, you should contact our lawyers immediately for a free case consultation. Please use the form below to contact our Food Poisoning Litigation Group or call toll free 24 hours a day at (866) 920-0753.

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