Listeria outbreak in Michigan prompts recall of pre-made pasta salads and meals

A deadly listeria outbreak in Michigan has been linked to pre-made pasta meals, resulting in one fatality and triggering a recall of products from Trader Joe’s and Kroger. The CDC advises discarding Trader Joe’s Cajun Style Blackened Chicken Breast Fettuccine Alfredo with specific best-by dates, and Kroger’s deli pasta salads sold within a particular timeframe. Listeria, capable of growing in refrigerated foods, poses significant risks to pregnant women, the elderly, and those with weakened immune systems, with symptoms ranging from fever to severe infections like meningitis.