Popular Pasta Sold at Walmart Flagged for Possible Listeria Contamination

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When the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) issues a public health alert, that’s often a strong sign to avoid consuming or buying the product—even if it hasn’t been officially recalled.

On September 25, the FSIS issued a public health alert for ready-to-eat linguine with beef meatballs and marinara sauce sold nationwide at Walmart, due to concerns that the FDA-regulated pasta in the dish may be contaminated with Listeria.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in healthy individuals. Listeria usually causes mild illness, such as fever, headache, nausea, or stomach problems. But for young children, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems, the infection can be life-threatening.

Again, this item hasn’t been formally recalled by Walmart. However, the FSIS has reason to believe this pre-cooked pasta dish contains an ingredient that’s linked to an ongoing investigation related to a deadly listeria outbreak from chicken fettuccine Alfredo meals, which sickened people (and caused three deaths) between August 2024 and May 2025.

The FSIS conducted samples of the pre-made pasta dish and found that it tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes (Lm). However, further testing remains “ongoing to determine if the Lm is genetically related to the specific outbreak strain,” the FSIS states.

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How To Identify Walmart’s Marketside Linguine With Beef Meatballs & Marinara Sauce 

No one has allegedly fallen ill from consuming this product. However, the FSIS advises consumers to check back frequently for status updates as the investigation continues.

Here’s how to identify the product. 

Product Name: MARKETSIDE LINGUINE WITH BEEF MEATBALLS & MARINARA SAUCE
Date of Public Health Alert: September 25, 2025
Packing Details: 12-oz. clear plastic tray packages
Best If Used By Dates: Sep 22, 2025; Sep 24, 2025; Sep 25, 2025; Sep 29, 2025; Sep 30, 2025; and Oct 01, 2025.
Establishment Number: EST. 50784 or EST. 47718 (found inside USDA mark of inspection)
Distribution: Walmart locations nationwide

What To Do With the Affected Item

If you still have this pasta dish in your refrigerator or freezer, the FSIS advises customers to discard it immediately out of an abundance of caution. You may be eligible for a refund at Walmart, though Walmart hasn’t confirmed that yet.

If you’ve already enjoyed the dish, monitor for symptoms of listeria poisoning. It can take up to two weeks for symptoms to appear. If you develop symptoms or have related concerns, please contact your healthcare provider.

If you have more questions regarding this specific public health alert, you can contact Nate’s Fine Foods at 916-677-7303, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. PST, each weekday.

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