Active investigation
Ended/resolved
Listeria Outbreak Linked to Prepared Pasta Meals Recalled
A multistate outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes infections was investigated by CDC, FDA, and USDA-FSIS. The outbreak was linked to prepared pasta meals from Nate's Fine Foods, Inc. A total of 28 people from 19 states were infected, with 27 hospitalizations and 7 deaths reported. The outbreak investigation concluded, and the contaminated products were recalled.
Status as published: Resolved
Freshness and lifecycle
- First seen: September 18, 2026
- Last seen: October 14, 2026
- Published by source: February 12, 2026
- Lifecycle status: Ended/resolved
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Statistics
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Hospitalizations
| Period | Metric | Value |
|---|---|---|
| February 12, 2026 | Hospitalizations | 27 |
Case counts
| Period | Metric | Value |
|---|---|---|
| February 12, 2026 | Confirmed cases | 28 |
Deaths
| Period | Metric | Value |
|---|---|---|
| February 12, 2026 | Deaths reported | 7 |
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Status as reported: Ended/resolved.
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