Florida Among States Affected in Fatal Listeria Chicken Recall

Florida has been named among 13 states involved in a growing multistate outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes linked to prepackaged chicken fettuccine alfredo meals sold at Walmart and Kroger grocery stores.

The outbreak, which is currently under investigation by the FDA, USDA, and CDC, has already sickened 17 people across the country. Of those, 16 have been hospitalized and three deaths have been reported. Tragically, one case involved a pregnancy-associated illness that resulted in fetal loss.

The affected meals were produced by FreshRealm, Inc. prior to June 17, 2025, and were sold nationwide under the Marketside brand at Walmart and Home Chef at Kroger. Florida is among the states where illnesses have been confirmed.

What Products Are Involved?

The following products are part of the June 17, 2025 recall:

• Marketside Grilled Chicken Alfredo with Fettuccine (12.3 oz and 32.8 oz packages) – Best-by dates of June 26 or 27, 2025, or earlier
• Home Chef Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo (12.5 oz packages) – Best-by date of June 19, 2025, or earlier

Packages may include establishment numbers EST. P-50784, EST. P-47770, or EST. P-47718 printed inside the USDA inspection mark.

These refrigerated meals were intended for microwave preparation and may still be in consumer refrigerators.

Anyone can become sick with Listeria, but the infection is especially dangerous for pregnant women, newborns, adults over 65, and people with weakened immune systems. Symptoms may include:

• Fever
• Muscle aches
• Nausea or vomiting
• Diarrhea
• In severe cases: headache, confusion, loss of balance, and convulsions

Symptoms can appear within a few days to up to 10 weeks after eating contaminated food.

Florida residents who purchased precooked chicken alfredo meals from Walmart or Kroger should check their refrigerators immediately. Do not eat the recalled meals. Instead, dispose of them or return them to the store where purchased.

If you or a family member experience symptoms of listeriosis, contact your healthcare provider right away.

Investigation Ongoing

The FDA and USDA traced the outbreak to FreshRealm manufacturing facilities in California, Georgia, and Indiana. Although testing did not find the outbreak strain in FDA-regulated ingredients, one USDA sample collected in March from a FreshRealm facility tested positive. That lot was never distributed, but authorities believe contaminated product may still have reached store shelves.

As of now, federal agencies have not determined the exact source of the contamination but continue working to ensure public safety.

Stay tuned to Uncovering Florida for updates as more details emerge.