Frozen Fettuccine Alfredo meals have been recalled across multiple states due to potential contamination by a harmful bacteria.
A recall notice issued by Wegmans on Friday alerts consumers that the 8-ounce packages of Michelina’s “Fettuccine Alfredo Entree w/ Chicken & Broccoli” may be tainted with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause serious infections.
This recall primarily pertains to products sold at Wegmans stores, which operate in Washington D.C. and eight states: New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Delaware, North Carolina, Massachusetts, and Maryland.
The recalled items are identifiable by UPC number “71785410521” and product codes “J4274,” “J4233,” or “J4269,” with “Best By” dates of “9/30/2025,” “8/20/2025,” or “9/25/2025.”
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Wegmans advises customers who purchased these products to return them for a full refund. For further inquiries, consumers can reach out to Bellisio Foods, the manufacturer, at 1-866-240-5364 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Eastern Time.
Listeriosis can be severe, impacting even healthy individuals. According to the CDC, around 260 of the 1,600 annual U.S. cases lead to fatalities.
Typically, symptoms like diarrhea and vomiting may appear within 24 hours after eating contaminated food, while more severe forms can arise within two weeks, presenting symptoms such as fever, muscle aches, and confusion.
Pregnant individuals may experience milder symptoms, but they are at higher risk for complications such as miscarriage or severe infections in their newborns.
Though listeriosis is uncommon, it occasionally leads to food recalls. Recently, an outbreak related to Boar’s Head deli meats resulted in 10 deaths and at least 59 illnesses, with the CDC expecting the true figures to be higher as reporting can lag.
“Some individuals recover without seeking medical help and may not get tested for Listeria,” the CDC noted. Additionally, it usually takes 3 to 4 weeks to identify if cases are linked to an outbreak,” they added.