FreshRealm chicken fettuccine alfredo products recalled due to possible Listeria contamination
FreshRealm is recalling chicken fettuccine alfredo products because Listeria monocytogenes contamination was found, resulting in 17 illnesses and 3 deaths.
What this means for you
Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.
Our severity reasoning: The source text explicitly states there are 3 reported deaths and one fetal loss associated with the Listeria outbreak, which triggers a Critical severity score per the rubric's rule that any reported deaths result in a score of 5 regardless of other factors.
Plain-English summary
FreshRealm is recalling multiple ready-to-eat chicken fettuccine alfredo products because laboratory testing detected possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recall affects products produced prior to June 17, 2025, that were distributed through Kroger and Walmart retail locations nationwide. The outbreak has resulted in 17 ill individuals across 13 states, including 3 reported deaths and one fetal loss. Consumers are advised not to consume any of the recalled products and to follow local health department guidance. The products involved include 32.8-oz tray packages, 12.3-oz tray packages, and 12.5-oz tray packages of chicken fettuccine alfredo with creamy alfredo sauce and parmesan cheese.
The recalled product
- Product
- FreshRealm Recalls Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo Products Due to Possible Listeria Contamination
- Brand
- FreshRealm
- Manufacturer
- FreshRealm
- Category
- Food — Ready-to-Eat
- Hazard
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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