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Listeria Outbreak: 6 Deaths, 27 Illnesses Linked to Recalled Pasta

11/1/2025

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Two new deaths and seven more illnesses are reported in the listeria outbreak tied to recalled pasta meals, raising totals to six deaths and 27 illnesses across 18 states since August 2024, with Hawaii and Oregon.
The outbreak is traced to precooked pasta from Nate’s Fine Foods, prompting a recall of 245,000 pounds.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is investigating, and Walmart and Trader Joe’s have recalled items.

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Story summary

Two new deaths and seven more illnesses are reported in the listeria outbreak tied to recalled pasta meals, raising totals to six deaths and 27 illnesses across 18 states since August 2024, with Hawaii and Oregon.
The outbreak is traced to precooked pasta from Nate’s Fine Foods, prompting a recall of 245,000 pounds.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is investigating, and Walmart and Trader Joe’s have recalled items.