A nationwide food safety alert has reached Louisiana. The outbreak of Listeriosis tied to contaminated pasta products from Nate’s Fine Foods Inc. includes distribution in Louisiana as well as other states. The implicated products were sold at major retailers and may still be present in refrigerators and freezers.
Recalled Foods and Use-By Dates
Products containing recalled pasta from Nate’s Fine Foods Inc. include:
- Sprouts Farmers Market smoked mozzarella pasta salad — Use by dates October 10, 2025, through October 29, 2025
- Scott & Jon’s shrimp scampi with linguini bowls — Use by dates in March 2027, 9.6 oz packagesAdditional foods were also recalled, though some are past their best-by dates.
States Affected by the Outbreak
The outbreak has been reported in at least 18 U.S. states. Among the states identified are:
- Louisiana (LA)
- California (CA)
- Florida (FL)
- Illinois (IL)
- Indiana (IN)
- Michigan (MI)
- Minnesota (MN)
- Missouri (MO)
- North Carolina (NC)
- Nevada (NV)
- Ohio (OH)
- South Carolina (SC)
- Texas (TX)
- Utah (UT)
- Virginia (VA)
- Alaska (AK)
- Arizona (AZ)
- Arkansas (AR)
These states reflect the distribution of the contaminated products, meaning residents across multiple regions are at risk.
Health Risks, Who Is Most Affected & Symptoms
The bacteria Listeriosis (caused by Listeria monocytogenes) can cause serious illness, especially in pregnant women, adults aged 65 or older, and people with weakened immune systems.
- For pregnant women, symptoms may include fever, muscle aches, and tiredness. Even mild illness can result in pregnancy loss, premature birth, or life-threatening infection in newborns.
- For others (age 65 +, immunocompromised), symptoms may include headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance, and convulsions, in addition to fever, muscle aches, and tiredness.
- Symptoms usually begin within two weeks after eating contaminated food, but they may start the same day or up to ten weeks later.
What You Should Do Immediately
- Do not eat any of the recalled foods listed above or any related products containing recalled pasta.
- Clean your refrigerator, containers, and surfaces that may have contacted the recalled food items — Listeria can survive in the refrigerator and spread to other foods and surfaces.
- If you are pregnant, aged 65 or older, or have a weakened immune system, call a healthcare provider immediately if you experience symptoms after consuming the affected foods.
Investigation Status & Fast Facts
- Investigation remains open and a recall has been issued.
- At least 27 illnesses, 25 hospitalizations, and 6 deaths have been reported so far, with distributions across 18 states.
- Since the product was distributed nationwide, it may still be in homes.
- Health officials warn the true number of sick people is likely higher than reported because some do not seek medical care or are not tested.
Stay Informed
For full recall listings and the latest updates, you can check:
- The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) website
- The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food Safety & Inspection Service (FSIS) website
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