FreshRealm issued a recall of its chicken fettuccine alfredo items at several retail outlets across the U.S. on June 17. The company took this step after getting multiple complaints regarding Listeria infections. Based on the nature of the cases reported, the FSIS has also begun its investigation of the FreshRealm products.
Highlights
- FreshRealm recalled chicken fettuccine alfredo meals across U.S. retail outlets due to reports of a Listeria infection.
- An ongoing investigation by the FSIS demonstrated that there have been three deaths due to the infection.
- Consumers are advised to stop consuming the recalled meals.
FreshRealm Announces a Recall
FreshRealm produces and distributes ready-to-eat meals. The Texas-based Food-as-a-Service (FaaS) platform is currently under scrutiny. The health regulatory body has reported that Listeria monocytogenes was confirmed in FreshRealm’s chicken fettuccine alfredo meals.
FreshRealm has initiated the recall of the contaminated products produced before June 17, 2025. These items were sold nationwide at Walmart and Kroger. The chicken fettuccine alfredo items were sold at the stores under the Marketside and Home Chef brands.
FreshRealm’s facilities in San Clemente (CA), Indianapolis (IN), and Montezuma (GA) have voluntarily initiated the recall due to the contamination.
Some additional details of FreshRealm’s recalled items are given below.
Establishment Number: “EST. P-50784,” “EST. P-47770,” or “EST. P-47718”
Best by Dates: 06/27/25, 06/26/25, and 06/19/25 or prior
FSIS Conducts Investigation Following Three Deaths
The FSIS has started investigating the potential Listeria contamination in FreshRealm’s products. As of June 18, 2025, FDA data shows that 17 cases have been reported from 13 states. Of the 11 interviewed, seven reported eating precooked meals, and 4 specifically reported eating chicken fettuccine alfredo. Of 17 people with information, 16 were hospitalized, and there were 3 deaths attributed to listeriosis. There is one pregnancy-associated illness in a mother that resulted in a fetal loss.
FSIS noted that the Listeria strain was isolated from ill people from August 2024 to May 2025. As per the ongoing investigation, the source of contamination for FreshRealm’s meals has still not been identified.
Symptoms of the Listeria Infection
The general symptoms of Listeriosis include headache, fever, and confusion. Muscle aches, convulsions, or a stiff neck are also possible. Sometimes, diarrhea or similar gastrointestinal issues may occur before the other symptoms.
According to FSIS, pregnant women might experience stillbirths, miscarriages, or premature delivery. The potential Listeria infection could also result in life-threatening infection for newborns.
The older population and those with weak immunity might face fatal infections.
Generally, the symptoms may start two weeks after eating the contaminated products. In some cases, though, it could start on the same day or 10 weeks later.
What Can Customers Do?
Consumers who still have the recalled FreshRealm products must not consume them. They should throw them away or return them to the retailers. The bacterium can spread to refrigerators and utensils, so consumers should clean them thoroughly.
For more questions, buyers can reach out to FreshRealm at 888-244-1562.
