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Protecting families from contaminated food and water
Posted in Listeria,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls on November 4, 2025
An ongoing outbreak caused by Listeria in pasta continues as seven more illnesses have been reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This outbreak, which has since been connected to Nate’s Fine Foods, Inc. pasta has cases dating back to 2024.
Several batches of recalls have been released in response to information uncovered in this outbreak investigation.
What’s the deal with Listeria in pasta? Do you have any products involved in this outbreak investigation and recall? If so, do you know what to do with them? What is Listeria and what should you do if you are sick?
But first, let’s talk about the outbreak.
A Listeria outbreak linked to Nate’s Fine Foods, Inc pasta is still under investigation. Cases continue to trickle in, expanding recalls to include more products and prompting additional public announcements.
In fact, since the last update on September 25, 2025, seven new illnesses and three new states have been added to the list. Sadly, two more people have died, bringing the total to six so far.
Outbreak now includes:
27 people, 25 have been hospitalized
6 deaths (2 new), 1 pregnancy related illness resulted in fetal loss
Health officials are urging consumers to check their refrigerators and freezers and not consume recalled products.
The CDC cautions that additional states may have unreported cases.
“The true number of sick people in this outbreak is likely higher than the number reported, and this outbreak may not have been limited to states with known illnesses. This is because some people recover without medical care and are not tested for Listeria.”
The CDC also explains that it can take around three to four weeks for a sick person’s illness to become linked to an ongoing outbreak. Testing and reporting take time. Unfortunately, we could see these outbreak numbers change over the coming weeks.
So far, there have been 18 states officially associated with outbreak patients.
The hardest hit states have been California, Oregon (one death), and Texas (one death) with at least three reported cases. Hawaii (one death), Louisianna, and Michigan (one death) each have at least two reported cases. Florida, Illinois (one death), Indiana, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, Nevada, Ohio, S. Carolina, Utah (one death), Virginia, and Washington each have at least one reported case.
People began reporting symptoms as early as August 1, 2024. At least five cases were reported in 2024. This outbreak carried into January with seven more cases. Reported illnesses slowed down between February and April, with four additional cases reported. Another four were reported between May and September.
The outbreak gained significant momentum in October, when seven people with the outbreak strain began falling sick.
Based on patient food data, additional product have been subject to recall.
On September 30, 2025, the supplier of the affected pasta, Nate’s Fine Foods, expanded their recall to include additional lots and types of pre-cooked pasta. In addition to the existing linguine, fettucine and farfalle (bowtie) have also been included. This recall was expanded after a sample of linguine tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes.
FreshRealm, a prepared foods manufacturer and buyer, performed this sample collection.
The most recent recall includes the following products:
Other recalled products are beyond their best by dates. However, they may still be frozen in consumer freezers.
These products include:
These products are being recalled for the potential presence of the harmful germ, Listeria. But what is Listeria, and how bad is it?
As it turns out, Listeria is a pretty serious germ. It can cause serious illness, potentially life-threatening complications, and impacts pregnancy.
Listeria monocytogenes is the bacteria responsible for listeriosis. This serious infection is often associated with contaminated food.
The CDC estimates that around 1,600 people become sick with listeriosis each year. About 260 of those die from the illness.
While anyone can become infected with Listeria, in many cases normally healthy people do not become seriously ill. There are certain groups, however, that are more at risk of becoming sick or experiencing more severe illness.
High-risk groups include:
Listeria bacteria cause a complicated range of symptoms. These symptoms, like most bacterial infections, can cause either mild or severe illnesses.
A uniquely dangerous complication, however, affects those who are pregnant.
Listeria infections generally cause intestinal illness. However, potential system-wide problems may develop if the bacteria leave the digestive system and attack other parts of the body.
One of the most common symptom profiles of Listeria illness involves intestinal illness. Intestinal illness occurs when the bacteria affect the digestive system.
Common symptoms include vomiting and diarrhea beginning within 24 hours of consuming something contaminated with Listeria bacteria. These symptoms are often resolved within three days.
Most people with intestinal Listeria illness do not require medical intervention or antibiotic treatment. Plenty of rest, fluids, and treating the symptoms is your best bet.
Intestinal Listeria illness can evolve to a more invasive illness.
Listeria bacteria cause invasive illness when they leave the digestive system and enter other parts of the body. Invasive listeriosis affects pregnant people and non-pregnant people in different ways. For both categories, invasive illness symptoms usually begin about two weeks after exposure.
While personal symptoms of invasive listeriosis are milder in pregnant people, the impact on the pregnancy poses potentially serious consequences. Someone who is pregnant and experiencing invasive listeriosis may have fever, fatigue, and muscle aches. However, listeriosis during pregnancy can lead to still birth, premature delivery, miscarriage, or life-threatening infection in the newborn.
Those who are not pregnant have a higher risk of serious illness or death. Invasive listeriosis in non-pregnant people often includes headaches, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance, and convulsions. Some may also experience fever and/or muscle aches. This infection can be serious or even life-threatening. 1 in 20 nonpregnant people with invasive listeriosis will die from their illness.
People who are not pregnant often experience symptoms such as headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance, and convulsions. Fever and muscle aches are also possible symptoms. This type of illness can be serious and life-threatening. Most people with invasive listeriosis require medical treatment and often need hospitalization. 1 in 20 non-pregnant people with invasive listeriosis will die from their illness.
If you have recalled product in your home, your decision on what to do with it is determined by whether or not you have consumed some of the product.
If you have NOT consumed recalled products, throw it away immediately or return it to the place of purchase. You may be able to get a refund.
If you HAVE consumed recalled product, you might want to hold on to any remaining product and its packaging if possible. Carefully bag up and clearly label the product so that no one in your home consumes it. Hold onto the product for potential traceback investigation evidence.
If you have become sick from consuming recalled products or different lots of recalled products, you may be wondering what you should do.
If you have become sick after eating recalled products or products with different lots of the same brands that were recalled, there are a few things that you can do to help your situation.
If you have become sick from eating recalled products, get medical help right away. Even mild illnesses can escalate to dangerous or life-threatening infections. In addition to getting the help you need, reporting your illness can help others.
Unreported illnesses are not included in outbreak statistics. You information and food diary can help narrow or expand the scope of a recall. An action that can help reduce the risk of spreading the outbreak to others. Others who may be more vulnerable to life-threatening complications.
As soon as you feel well enough, make a list of the foods you have eaten. Include as much detail as possible. Where did you get it. Where did you eat it. Others who may have consumed the same food. This information is important to outbreak investigators and can help them find other potential food sources responsible for the outbreak.
Medical bills, lost work, and other burdens associated with foodborne illness like Listeria in pasta adds up. Who is responsible for those bills? What can you do? What are your rights?
All of these questions can be answered by an experienced Listeria Lawyer. Reach out to a Listeria Lawyer for advice as soon as possible.
If you have fallen sick from eating Listeria recall products, you may be eligible for legal compensation.
The Lange Law Firm, PLLC has helped many families with cases just like yours help hold accountable those responsible for foodborne illness. When a company becomes negligent, people become sick.
If you have become sick after eating affected Yu Shang Foods ready-to-eat products, you should get advice. An experienced Listeria lawyer can help navigate you through the legal process.
Call (833) 330-3663 or submit your information on the online submission form for a free consultation.
By: Heather Van Tassell (contributing writer, non-lawyer)