Scott and Jon’s Shrimp Scampi Recall Lawsuit | 2026 Latest Updates

Demers Food Group has recalled select Scott & Jon’s Shrimp Scampi with Linguini in a voluntary action announced on October 1, 2025. The 9.6 oz bowls carry five lot codes and UPC 858175003919. FDA rates the recall Class I. The recall was issued over possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The bowls use linguini from Nate’s Fine Foods, which recalled it for that reason. FDA’s notice calls the recall completed and terminated. The recall covers only select bowls, not other Scott & Jon’s products. Do not eat any bowls you still have. Dispose of them or return them to the store for a full refund.

Latest Scott and Jon’s Shrimp Scampi Recall Updates

April 21, 2026: FDA Terminates the Recall

FDA‘s enforcement report lists the Demers Food Group recall (recall number H-0132-2026) as terminated on April 21, 2026 [1]. It describes the recall as voluntary and firm initiated, with nationwide distribution. FDA’s recall notice tells anyone who still has a recalled bowl not to eat it and to return it for a full refund or dispose of it [2].

February 12, 2026: FDA Says the Related Outbreak Has Ended

FDA’s outbreak page says its investigation is complete and the outbreak has ended [3]. The outbreak was a multistate Listeria monocytogenes outbreak linked to prepared meals. The Demers Food Group recall appears in the page’s timeline. As of February 11, 2026, FDA reported 28 people infected with the outbreak strain in 19 states, with 27 hospitalized and 7 deaths. These are the outbreak’s counts.

October 24, 2025: FDA Classifies the Recall as Class I

FDA classified the recall as Class I, according to FDA’s enforcement record for it. The classification date in the record is October 24, 2025. The recall was reported in the enforcement report of October 29, 2025. The record lists the quantity as 12,962 cases and the distribution as nationwide. It names the recalling firm as Demers Food Group LLC of Auburn, Maine.

October 7, 2025: Hawaii Department of Health Alerts Residents

The Hawaii Department of Health alerted residents to the recall on October 7, 2025 [4]. Its news release said the product was distributed nationwide, including to supermarkets like Safeway in Hawaii. The release said no illness or adverse events had been attributed to the product. It advised consumers to verify the recalled product by checking the lot number and best-if-used-by date.

October 2, 2025: FDA Posts the Recall Announcement

FDA posted the recall announcement from Demers Food Group on its recalls page on October 2, 2025. FDA describes the posting as a public service. It does not endorse either the product or the company. The posted notice is titled as a voluntary recall due to an ingredient recall initiated by Nate’s Fine Foods. It says the recall applies only to select bowls of this shrimp scampi, not to other Scott & Jon’s products.

October 1, 2025: Demers Food Group Announces the Recall

On October 1, 2025, Demers Food Group announced a voluntary recall of select shrimp scampi with linguini bowls. The announcement came after Nate’s Fine Foods recalled the linguini pasta it supplied. The enforcement record gives the same initiation date. FDA’s recall notice says the bowls were distributed nationally to wholesale distributors and operators. It says distribution took place between September 15, 2025 and September 25, 2025.

September 30, 2025: Nate’s Fine Foods Expands Its Pasta Recall

FDA’s outbreak page reports that Nate’s Fine Foods, Inc. expanded its recall of certain lots of pre-cooked pasta on September 30, 2025. Nate’s is the supplier of the affected pasta. The expanded recall covers fettuccine, linguine and farfalle (bowtie). The expansion followed a linguine sample that tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes. Linguine is the pasta named as the ingredient in the Demers Food Group recall.

September 25, 2025: Nate’s Fine Foods Recalls Pre-Cooked Pasta

FDA’s outbreak page records that Nate’s Fine Foods, Inc. issued a recall on September 25, 2025, covering certain lots of pre-cooked pasta. The recall followed a positive Listeria monocytogenes test on a linguine sample. Nate’s Fine Foods, Inc. does not sell affected products direct to retail. FDA’s recall notice for Demers places the company in Roseville, California.

What Is Listeria?

According to FDA’s Listeria page, Listeria monocytogenes is a type of disease-causing bacteria [5]. The bacteria can turn up in many places, including soil, water, sewage, rotting vegetation, and animals. It can survive and grow even under refrigeration. People who eat contaminated food may develop a disease called listeriosis. The FDA recall notice says Listeria monocytogenes can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections.

Which Scott and Jon’s Shrimp Scampi Products Are Affected?

The recall covers select bowls of one Scott & Jon’s product, and FDA’s recall notice lists these product identifiers for the affected bowls, so match them to the lot code and date on your package:

• Shrimp Scampi with Linguini Bowls, 9.6 oz, sold under the Scott & Jon’s brand by Demers Food Group.
• Five lot codes are listed for the bowls: S254522, S255522, S259522, S263521 and S263522.
• The recall lists four best-if-used-by dates: March 12, 2027, March 13, 2027, March 17, 2027 and March 21, 2027. The notice does not pair the dates with the lots.
• FDA’s recall notice lists UPC 858175003919 and GTIN 10858175003916 for the 9.6 oz bowl.

Why Was Scott and Jon’s Shrimp Scampi Recalled?

Scott and Jon’s Shrimp Scampi with Linguini, made by Demers Food Group, was recalled because it contains a linguini pasta ingredient supplied by Nate’s Fine Foods. That ingredient was recalled for Listeria monocytogenes contamination. FDA’s recall notice gives the recall reason as potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. FDA’s enforcement record describes the linguine as “recalled for Listeria monocytogenes and implicated in ongoing outbreak.” That wording does not say this product made anyone ill. FDA’s recall definitions describe a Class I recall this way. There is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death [6].

Reported Incidents, Injuries, or Illnesses

FDA’s recall notice says no illnesses have been reported to date in connection with the Demers Food Group recall. That statement is tied to the announcement of October 1, 2025. It covers this recall only. Reports of illness do not by themselves show that a product caused each case. Separately, FDA tracked a multistate Listeria outbreak linked to prepared meals. FDA’s outbreak page does not tie those illnesses to this bowl. The outbreak figures appear in the February 12, 2026 entry above. FDA’s outbreak page also reports, as of February 11, 2026, one pregnancy-associated illness that resulted in a fetal loss.

What Should Consumers Do?

These steps come from FDA’s recall notice, FDA’s outbreak page and the Hawaii Department of Health, for anyone who still has recalled bowls:

1. Do not eat the product. Dispose of it or return it to the local store for a full refund.
2. Clean and sanitize surfaces and containers that touched the product. Listeria monocytogenes can survive in refrigerated temperatures and can easily spread to other foods and surfaces.
3. Call Demers Food Group Customer Service at 1-800-239-9731, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. EST.
4. To report an illness, use FDA’s Industry and Consumer Assistance or call FDA at 1-888-INFO-FDA (1-888-463-6332).
5. Watch for mild symptoms, which may include a fever, muscle aches, nausea, tiredness, vomiting, and diarrhea.
6. Contact your health care provider if you have symptoms. If the more severe form of listeriosis develops, symptoms may include headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance, and convulsions.

Other Recalls, Warnings, or International Actions

Nate’s Fine Foods recalled certain pasta lots and then expanded that recall, as the two entries above show. FDA’s outbreak page also lists other prepared-food recalls under the same outbreak. One is Kroger bowtie and penne pasta salads, announced October 2, 2025, which the Kroger pasta salad recall page covers. Those are separate products from separate companies. Another is a Trader Joe’s Cajun style blackened chicken breast fettuccine alfredo product, covered on the Trader Joe’s Cajun chicken alfredo page.

Legal Options

A recall does not automatically establish liability or eligibility for compensation. Anyone who became ill after eating a recalled food can ask a lawyer to review the facts.

Filing Deadlines

Filing deadlines exist for legal claims, and they come from state law. Missing a filing date can end a claim even when the facts are strong. Which deadline applies depends on where you live and when the illness and its diagnosis happened. A lawyer can check the date that applies to your situation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is There a Class Action Lawsuit over the Scott and Jon’s Shrimp Scampi Recall?

No MDL has been formed for the Scott and Jon’s shrimp scampi recall as of the pending MDL report dated September 1, 2026 [7]. That report covers MDLs only, so no class action or other lawsuit has been verified either way.

What Should I Do If I Ate the Recalled Scott and Jon’s Shrimp Scampi?

If you ate the recalled Scott and Jon’s shrimp scampi and have symptoms, contact a healthcare provider immediately. The Hawaii Department of Health gives this advice. It says listeriosis may be treated with antibiotics.

What Are the Symptoms of Listeria Infection?

The symptoms of Listeria infection range from mild fever and muscle aches to severe illness. During pregnancy, symptoms may be mild or unnoticed. They can still lead to miscarriage, stillbirth, premature delivery, or a life-threatening infection of the newborn.

How Long After Eating Contaminated Food Do Listeria Symptoms Start?

Listeria symptoms usually start within two weeks after eating contaminated food. FDA’s outbreak page says they may start as early as the same day or as late as 10 weeks after.

How Do I Dispose of an Opened Bowl?

To dispose of an opened bowl, the health department that alerted Hawaii residents advises sealing it safely in a zip-top plastic bag and disposing of it. It also advises washing your hands thoroughly.

Who Is Most at Risk from Listeria?

The people most at risk from Listeria are pregnant women and their unborn or newborn baby. Adults over the age of 65 and those with weakened immune systems are also high-risk groups. FDA considers these groups susceptible to the serious effects of listeriosis.

References

1. https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22H-0132-2026%22
2. https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/demers-food-group-voluntarily-recalls-select-scott-jons-shrimp-scampi-linguini-bowls-due-ingredient
3. https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/outbreak-investigation-listeria-monocytogenes-prepared-pasta-meals-june-2025
4. https://health.hawaii.gov/news/newsroom/doh-alerts-public-about-scott-jons-shrimp-scampi-with-linguini-due-to-potential-listeria-monocytogenes-contamination/
5. https://www.fda.gov/food/foodborne-pathogens/listeria-listeriosis
6. https://www.fda.gov/safety/industry-guidance-recalls/recalls-background-and-definitions
7. https://www.jpml.uscourts.gov/sites/jpml/files/Pending_MDL_Dockets_By_Actions_Pending-September-1-2026.pdf