The broader outbreak totals were not attributed specifically to the Marketside linguine product. CDC declared the outbreak over in February 2026, and FDA reported that the outbreak investigation was complete. Consumers should not eat any affected meal that remains in storage and should seek medical care if they develop symptoms consistent with listeriosis after possible exposure.
Quick Facts
- Product: Marketside Linguine with Beef Meatballs & Marinara Sauce, 12-ounce tray
- Retailer: Walmart locations nationwide
- Hazard: Possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination
- Status: USDA-FSIS public health alert; broader prepared-pasta outbreak ended in February 2026
Latest Marketside Linguine Recall and Outbreak Developments
February 2026
February 12, 2026 – CDC declared the broader prepared-pasta Listeria outbreak over. Investigators ultimately identified 28 illnesses in 19 states, including 27 hospitalizations and seven deaths; one pregnancy-associated illness resulted in fetal loss. These totals apply to the broader outbreak and should not be attributed specifically to Marketside Linguine with Beef Meatballs & Marinara Sauce.
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February 12, 2026 – FDA announced that its investigation into the multistate outbreak was complete and confirmed that prepared pasta meals were implicated in the outbreak. FDA stated that the last known illness onset occurred November 16, 2025.
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September 2025
September 30, 2025 – CDC reported that a beef meatball linguine marinara meal tested by FreshRealm was positive for the same Listeria strain causing illnesses in the broader outbreak. CDC also reported that pasta used in the meal tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes.
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September 27, 2025 – FDA reported that whole genome sequencing performed through FreshRealm confirmed that a linguine pasta sample was positive for the same strain of Listeria previously detected in FreshRealm chicken Alfredo meals and linked to the ongoing outbreak.
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September 25, 2025 – USDA-FSIS issued a public health alert for 12-ounce Marketside Linguine with Beef Meatballs & Marinara Sauce meals because precooked pasta used in the product could be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The affected meals were shipped to Walmart locations nationwide.
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What Is the Marketside Linguine Public Health Alert?
The USDA-FSIS action involves ready-to-eat Marketside Linguine with Beef Meatballs & Marinara Sauce sold in refrigerated 12-ounce clear plastic trays.
The product contains precooked linguine pasta, beef meatballs, and marinara sauce and was distributed to Walmart stores nationwide.
Was This a Recall or a Public Health Alert?
USDA-FSIS issued a public health alert rather than announcing a conventional recall for this specific Marketside product.
The distinction matters because a public health alert warns consumers about a potentially hazardous food even when a traditional product recall may not be necessary or possible. The official FSIS action covering Marketside Linguine with Beef Meatballs & Marinara Sauce was a public health alert.
Which Marketside Linguine Meals Were Affected?
The alert applies to 12-ounce clear plastic trays labeled “Marketside Linguine with Beef Meatballs & Marinara Sauce” with the following best-if-used-by dates:
- SEP 22, 2025
- SEP 24, 2025
- SEP 25, 2025
- SEP 29, 2025
- SEP 30, 2025
- OCT 01, 2025
The affected meals bear establishment number “EST. 50784” or “EST. 47718” inside the USDA mark of inspection.
Where Were the Marketside Meals Sold?
USDA-FSIS stated that the affected Marketside linguine meals were shipped to Walmart locations nationwide.
Consumers should use the product name, package size, date code, and establishment number to determine whether a stored meal matches the public health alert.
Why Was the Marketside Linguine Product Flagged?
FreshRealm tested precooked linguine pasta used in the beef meatball marinara product during the ongoing Listeria investigation.
The linguine pasta tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes, and subsequent whole genome sequencing identified the same strain implicated in the broader prepared-pasta outbreak.
What Did Whole Genome Sequencing Show?
Whole genome sequencing is used to compare the genetic fingerprints of bacteria collected from food and sick patients.
FDA reported that the Listeria detected in the linguine pasta was the same strain previously found in FreshRealm chicken Alfredo meals and linked to illnesses in the broader outbreak.
How Many People Became Sick in the Broader Outbreak?
CDC ultimately identified 28 people infected with the outbreak strain of Listeria across 19 states.
Of those 28 people, 27 were hospitalized and seven deaths were reported. One pregnancy-associated illness resulted in fetal loss.
These figures apply to the entire prepared-pasta outbreak and should not be interpreted as 28 illnesses, 27 hospitalizations, or seven deaths caused specifically by Marketside Linguine with Beef Meatballs & Marinara Sauce.
Was Marketside Linguine Specifically Linked to Illnesses?
Federal investigators found Listeria in a beef meatball linguine marinara meal and in pasta used in that meal, and the strain matched the outbreak strain.
However, the federal sources cited here do not provide a Marketside-specific patient count. The outbreak investigation involved multiple prepared pasta products and brands.
What Other Products Were Involved in the Outbreak?
The broader investigation ultimately involved several prepared meals and pasta products containing pasta supplied by Nate’s Fine Foods.
Products associated with the investigation included
Home Chef chicken fettuccine Alfredo meals, pasta salads, shrimp scampi with linguine, Trader Joe’s Cajun-style chicken fettuccine Alfredo, and other prepared pasta products.
What Is Listeria monocytogenes?
Listeria monocytogenes is a foodborne bacterium that can cause listeriosis, an infection that can range from mild gastrointestinal illness to severe invasive disease.
Pregnant women, newborns, adults age 65 and older, and people with weakened immune systems face a higher risk of severe illness.
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What Are the Symptoms of Listeriosis?
Symptoms can include fever, muscle aches, tiredness, headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance, and seizures.
CDC states that symptoms usually begin within about two weeks after eating contaminated food but can develop as early as the same day or as late as 10 weeks after exposure.
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Why Is Listeria Especially Dangerous During Pregnancy?
Pregnant women may experience relatively mild symptoms even when the infection creates serious risks for the pregnancy.
Listeria infection can cause pregnancy loss, premature birth, or life-threatening infection in a newborn.
What Should Consumers Do With Affected Marketside Meals?
Consumers should not eat any Marketside Linguine with Beef Meatballs & Marinara Sauce meal that matches the affected date and establishment information.
If an affected meal remains in a refrigerator or freezer, consumers should discard it or follow applicable retailer or food-safety instructions rather than eating it.
Who May Be Affected?
Consumers who purchased the 12-ounce Marketside Linguine with Beef Meatballs & Marinara Sauce from Walmart and whose package carries an affected best-if-used-by date and establishment number may have purchased affected product.
A person who later developed laboratory-confirmed listeriosis may want to preserve packaging, Walmart purchase records, photographs, laboratory results, and medical records.
What Evidence May Matter in a Marketside Linguine Claim?
- The Marketside meal package or photographs
- The best-if-used-by date
- Establishment number EST. 50784 or EST. 47718
- Walmart purchase or payment records
- The date the meal was eaten
- Medical records documenting symptoms and treatment
- Laboratory results confirming Listeria infection
- Hospitalization or pregnancy-related medical records
Foodborne-illness claims generally depend on evidence connecting an affected food exposure with a medically documented infection and resulting damages.
Who May Be Liable for a Listeria Illness?
Potential liability depends on the facts and applicable law. Food manufacturers, ingredient suppliers, processors, distributors, retailers, and other companies in the supply chain may potentially be evaluated when contaminated food allegedly causes illness.
The public health alert and outbreak investigation do not automatically establish civil liability against FreshRealm, Marketside, Walmart, Nate’s Fine Foods, or another company.
Current Marketside Linguine Lawsuit and Recall Status
The documented regulatory action for this specific product is the September 2025 USDA-FSIS public health alert covering affected Marketside Linguine with Beef Meatballs & Marinara Sauce meals.
CDC declared the broader prepared-pasta outbreak over in February 2026, and FDA stated that its outbreak investigation was complete. The cited federal materials do not themselves announce a nationwide class action, multidistrict litigation proceeding, or coordinated personal-injury settlement involving this specific Marketside product.
Individual legal review may still be appropriate when a consumer can document listeriosis following consumption of an affected meal.
Do I Qualify for a Marketside Linguine Claim?
- Did you eat an affected Marketside Linguine with Beef Meatballs & Marinara Sauce meal?
- Did the package carry an affected best-if-used-by date and establishment number?
- Were you later diagnosed with Listeria or treated for symptoms consistent with listeriosis?
- Can you document the meal, Walmart purchase, exposure, laboratory testing, or medical treatment?
Answering yes to one or more questions does not automatically establish a lawsuit. An attorney can review product identification, exposure history, medical evidence, causation, damages, and applicable filing deadlines.
Legal Process for a Marketside Linguine Claim
- Free case review. An attorney reviews the affected product, exposure history, illness, and available documentation.
- Investigation. Evidence may include packaging, Walmart purchase records, laboratory results, medical records, outbreak information, and supply-chain records.
- Filing. If the evidence and applicable law support a claim, a foodborne-illness lawsuit may be filed against one or more potentially responsible parties.
- Discovery/negotiation. The parties may exchange records, obtain testimony, consult medical or food-safety experts, and discuss possible resolution.
- Resolution. A case may conclude through settlement, dismissal, court ruling, or trial depending on its facts.
Compensation in a Listeria Foodborne Illness Case
Depending on the circumstances, a claim may seek damages for hospitalization, medical expenses, lost income, pain and suffering, pregnancy-related losses, future healthcare needs, and other losses permitted under applicable law.
Compensation amounts vary by case. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.
Important Marketside Linguine Recall and Outbreak Developments
| Event |
Month/Year |
Type |
Status |
Source |
Notes |
| Prepared Pasta Outbreak Ends |
February 2026 |
CDC Outbreak Investigation |
Closed |
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28 illnesses, seven deaths |
| FDA Investigation Completed |
February 2026 |
FDA Outbreak Investigation |
Completed |
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Prepared pasta outbreak ended |
| Outbreak Strain Confirmed in Linguine |
September 2025 |
Laboratory Investigation |
Confirmed |
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Linguine matched outbreak strain |
| Marketside Public Health Alert |
September 2025 |
USDA-FSIS Alert |
Issued |
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Walmart meals nationwide |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Marketside Linguine with Beef Meatballs & Marinara Sauce Lawsuit?
The Marketside Linguine with Beef Meatballs & Marinara Sauce Lawsuit topic concerns potential foodborne-illness claims involving affected Marketside meals and alleged Listeria infections. Individual claims generally require evidence connecting the product with a medically documented illness.
Which Marketside linguine meals were affected?
The alert covers 12-ounce trays with best-if-used-by dates of September 22, 24, 25, 29, and 30, 2025, and October 1, 2025. Packages bear establishment number EST. 50784 or EST. 47718.
Was this product actually recalled?
USDA-FSIS issued a public health alert for the Marketside meal rather than describing the action as a conventional product recall. The alert warned consumers about possible Listeria contamination.
Where were the Marketside meals sold?
The affected meals were shipped to Walmart stores nationwide.
Was Listeria found in the Marketside meal?
FreshRealm testing found Listeria in a beef meatball linguine marinara meal and in pasta used in the product. Whole genome sequencing later showed that the linguine contained the same outbreak strain linked to illnesses.
How many people became sick?
The broader prepared-pasta outbreak involved 28 illnesses across 19 states, including 27 hospitalizations and seven deaths. Those totals were not attributed specifically to Marketside Linguine with Beef Meatballs & Marinara Sauce.
Is the outbreak still active?
No. CDC declared the prepared-pasta Listeria outbreak over on February 12, 2026, and FDA reported that its investigation was complete.
Can I file a Marketside Linguine with Beef Meatballs & Marinara Sauce Lawsuit?
A consumer who developed laboratory-confirmed listeriosis after eating an affected Marketside meal may warrant individual legal review. The public health alert does not establish liability by itself, and any claim depends on exposure evidence, causation, damages, and applicable law.
Do I Have a Marketside Linguine with Beef Meatballs & Marinara Sauce Lawsuit?
If you or a loved one developed a serious Listeria infection after eating affected Marketside Linguine with Beef Meatballs & Marinara Sauce, you may have legal options. Contact Schmidt & Clark for a free case review.
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References
[1] https://www.cdc.gov/listeria/outbreaks/chicken-fettuccine-alfredo-06-25/investigation.html
[2] https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/outbreak-investigation-listeria-monocytogenes-prepared-pasta-meals-june-2025
[3] https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/fsis-issues-public-health-alert-ready-eat-meals-containing-pasta-may-be-contaminated
[4] https://www.cdc.gov/listeria/outbreaks/chicken-fettuccine-alfredo-06-25/
