A California-based food manufacturer has issued a recall of nearly 245,000 pounds of pre-cooked pasta after it was connected to a listeria outbreak that has resulted in four deaths and 20 illnesses since August 2024.

Nate’s Fine Foods, located in Roseville, recalled various pasta products—including linguine, fettuccine, and penne—on September 25. These items were supplied to major producers of ready-to-eat meals and pasta salads, according to a U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) alert released Thursday.

The recall followed testing that detected the same listeria strain in Nate’s pasta as that found in contaminated chicken fettuccine Alfredo and meatball linguine dishes associated with the outbreak. The most recent illness was reported on September 11.

FreshRealm, a meal production company based in San Clemente, California, conducted genetic testing to confirm the connection between the pasta and the outbreak.

Several major grocery chains have since recalled products containing Nate’s pasta. The FDA and U.S. Department of Agriculture have urged consumers not to eat any of the affected items, advising they be discarded or returned for a refund.

Current product recalls include:

• Sprouts Farmers Market: Smoked Mozzarella Pasta Salad (sold at deli counters or Grab & Go sections), best-by dates from Oct. 10–29.
• Giant Eagle: Smoked Mozzarella Pasta Salad, with expiration dates between Sept. 30 and Oct. 7.
• Kroger: Deli bowtie and penne pasta salads sold between Aug. 29 and Oct. 2.
• Scott & Jon’s: Shrimp Scampi with Linguini Bowls (9.6 oz) with “best if used by” dates of March 12, 13, 17, and 21, 2027.
• Trader Joe’s: Cajun Style Blackened Chicken Breast Fettuccine Alfredo (16 oz), best-by dates ranging from Sept. 20 to Oct. 10.
• Albertsons: Store-made deli pasta salads, sell-through dates from Sept. 8 to Oct. 4.
• Walmart’s Marketside brand: Linguine with Beef Meatballs & Marinara Sauce (12 oz), best-by dates Sept. 22–25 and Sept. 29–Oct. 1.
• Marketside Grilled Chicken Alfredo with Fettuccine: 12.3 oz — best-by June 26, 2025, or earlier; 32.8 oz — best-by June 27, 2025, or earlier.
• Home Chef: Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo (12.5 oz), best-by date of June 19 or earlier.

Consumers are encouraged to check their refrigerators and freezers and follow recall guidance to avoid potential health risks.