Urgent Health Alert: Listeria Outbreak Linked to Popular Fresh Fettuccine – Check Your Fridge Now!

Health authorities are issuing an urgent public health warning following a burgeoning outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes infections that have been definitively linked to a popular brand of fresh fettuccine. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are urging consumers to immediately check their refrigerators for "Delicious Bites Fresh Fettuccine," manufactured by Gourmet Pasta Co., and to dispose of it without delay.

As of September 26, 2025, a total of 15 confirmed cases of Listeria infection have been reported across three states: California, Arizona, and Nevada.

Tragically, this outbreak has already led to 10 hospitalizations, and health officials are investigating one potential death linked to the contaminated product. The severity of these cases underscores the critical importance of heeding this recall.

Listeria monocytogenes is a bacterium that can cause a serious and sometimes fatal infection, especially in vulnerable populations.

Pregnant women, newborns, older adults, and individuals with weakened immune systems are at a significantly higher risk. Symptoms of listeriosis typically include fever, muscle aches, headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance, and convulsions. Less severe cases might present with gastrointestinal symptoms like diarrhea.

Symptoms can appear anywhere from a few days to several weeks after consuming contaminated food.

The investigation began after state health departments identified a cluster of listeriosis cases. Subsequent epidemiological traceback and laboratory analyses pinpointed "Delicious Bites Fresh Fettuccine" as the common denominator.

The product, often found in refrigerated sections of grocery stores, has a relatively long shelf life, increasing the risk that consumers may still have it in their homes.

Gourmet Pasta Co. has initiated a voluntary recall of all "Delicious Bites Fresh Fettuccine" products with specific lot codes and "Best By" dates.

Consumers are advised to look for packaging that includes lot codes starting with "GPF2025" and "Best By" dates through "OCT 15 2025". If you have purchased this product, do not eat it. Even if you have consumed some of it and haven't fallen ill, it is crucial to discard the remaining product and clean any surfaces it may have touched.

Anyone who has consumed the recalled fettuccine and develops symptoms of listeriosis should seek medical attention immediately and inform their healthcare provider about their potential exposure.

Early diagnosis and treatment are vital, particularly for high-risk groups. Additionally, it is important to clean and sanitize any surfaces that might have come into contact with the recalled product, including refrigerator shelves, cutting boards, and utensils, to prevent cross-contamination.

The CDC and FDA are continuing their investigation to determine the full extent of the contamination and ensure all affected products are removed from circulation.

They emphasize that this is an ongoing situation and will provide updates as more information becomes available. Public safety remains the top priority, and prompt action by consumers is crucial to mitigating further illness.