Alert: the Walmart and Kroger product recalled by the FDA over a deadly outbreak

Although two weeks have already passed since the official notice, the warning remains in effect. Many consumers could still have at home a product that the FDA considers extremely dangerous. The health alert was issued in mid-June and directly affects two of the largest supermarket chains in the United States: Walmart and Kroger.

The product in question is prepared chicken meals with fettuccine Alfredo. These dishes, distributed for months, could be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a potentially lethal bacteria. The federal investigation, which remains open, connects this outbreak to the manufacturer FreshRealm, Inc., which produced the lasagnas under different brands depending on the supermarket.

The consequences of the contamination are not minor. According to official CDC data, 17 severe infections have been confirmed. Sixteen people required hospitalization and three deaths have been reported, including the loss of a pregnancy. All cases are distributed across at least 13 states in the country.

When They Were Sold at Walmart and Kroger

The meals were sold between November 2024 and June 17, 2025. Some labels indicate use-by dates through the end of June. That's why authorities insist that consumers check their refrigerators. If any package matches the identified ones, it should be discarded or returned immediately.

The Affected Products Include:

• Marketside Grilled Chicken Alfredo with Fettuccine (32.8 oz. packages).

• Marketside Grilled Chicken Alfredo with Broccoli & Fettuccine (12.3 oz.).

• Home Chef Heat & Eat Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo (12.5 oz.).

All these products carry establishment numbers such as EST P-50784, P-47770, or P-47718. They appear on the package labeling, usually near the expiration date.

Listeria is a bacteria that can survive refrigeration and spread to other foods. Its effects are especially severe in older adults, immunocompromised people, pregnant women, and newborns. Symptoms include fever, muscle aches, nausea, and, in severe cases, bloodstream or nervous system infections.

The FDA has also requested that surfaces that have come into contact with these products be cleaned. This includes dishes, shelves, knives, and microwaves. In addition, they have opened a public reporting channel for suspected cases.

FreshRealm, the company involved, stopped its production and is cooperating with inspections at its plants in California, Georgia, and Indiana. Walmart and Kroger, meanwhile, have withdrawn the products and posted notices on their websites and in physical stores.

Although the alert was issued more than 14 days ago, the risk persists. Listeria has a long incubation period, up to ten weeks, so more cases may appear.

The recommendation is clear: if you have purchased any of these meals, don't take risks. Check your refrigerator, discard any suspicious package, and if you have already consumed it and feel symptoms, consult your doctor.