Chicken Alfredo sold at Walmart and Kroger recalled after 3 deaths and a pregnancy loss

Chicken Alfredo sold at Walmart and Kroger recalled after 3 deaths and a pregnancy loss

Chicken Alfredo is the latest item on a growing list of grocery staples to raise safety concerns—and this time, the consequences are heartbreaking. According to the CDC, a multistate Listeria outbreak linked to FreshRealm’s ready-to-eat chicken fettuccine Alfredo meals has resulted in 17 illnesses, 16 hospitalizations, three deaths, and a pregnancy loss.

The manufacturer, FreshRealm, has issued a voluntary recall, and federal health agencies, including the CDC, FDA, and USDA, are actively investigating how Listeria entered the food chain—whether through contaminated ingredients or production issues.

Here’s what’s affected:

Sold at Walmart under the Marketside label and at Kroger under Home Chef, the recalled products include:

• Marketside Grilled Chicken Alfredo with Fettuccine Tender Pasta with Creamy Alfredo Sauce, White Meat Chicken and Shaved Parmesan Cheese (32.8 oz) — Best-by date 06/27/25 or earlier

• Marketside Grilled Chicken Alfredo with Fettuccine Tender Pasta with Creamy Alfredo Sauce, White Meat Chicken, Broccoli and Shaved Parmesan Cheese” (12.3 oz) — Best-by date 06/26/25 or earlier

• Home Chef Heat & Eat Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo with pasta, grilled white meat chicken, and Parmesan cheese (12.5 oz) — Best-by date 06/19/25 or earlier

Packages can be identified by USDA inspection numbers EST. P-50784, P-47770, or P-47718.

If any of these are sitting in your fridge or freezer, do not eat them. Dispose of them immediately or return them to the store. Then wipe down any surfaces they may have touched. Listeria bacteria can spread easily and survive in cold environments like your fridge.

Why it matters—especially for pregnant women and young kids

Listeria monocytogenes can be mild in healthy adults, but during pregnancy, it can cause miscarriage, stillbirth, premature delivery, or a severe infection in newborns. According to the FDA, pregnant women are ten times more likely to get listeriosis than the general population.

Symptoms may show up days or even weeks after exposure and include:

If you’re pregnant and develop any of these symptoms—especially after eating a recalled product—call your provider. Early antibiotic treatment is key.

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Take action now:

• Check your fridge for any of the listed products.

• Clean your fridge and containers—even small amounts of Listeria can spread.

• Watch for symptoms, especially if you’re pregnant or immunocompromised.

• Visit CDC’s outbreak page for updates.

One more bit of reassurance: While this is a serious outbreak, no new illnesses have been reported since May 10, and FreshRealm says much of the affected product was caught before distribution.

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