Marketside prepared pasta lawsuit highlights resolved 2025 listeriosis outbreak risk

Law firm Schmidt and Clark reported on a lawsuit regarding Marketside Linguine with Beef Meatballs and Marinara Sauce following a broader listeriosis outbreak linked to prepared pasta products. The law firm noted that specific outbreak totals were not assigned solely to the Marketside product line. The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention officially declared the multi-state outbreak over in February 2026. [1]

The United States listeriosis outbreak originated in 2025 from pre-made pasta products manufactured by Nate's Fine Foods, according to Wikipedia. The initial outbreak report surfaced in June 2025, leading to a nationwide investigation after contaminated items were distributed to national grocery retail chains. [3]

Schmidt and Clark and Wikipedia both report that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention closed the outbreak case in February 2026. Official outbreak data cited by Schmidt and Clark documented 28 illnesses across 19 states. The outbreak resulted in 27 hospitalizations, seven deaths, and one fetal loss from a pregnancy-associated illness. [1][3]

The Food and Drug Administration completed its formal outbreak investigation, according to Schmidt and Clark. The law firm stated that consumers must not eat any affected prepared meals that might remain in storage, and anyone experiencing symptoms after potential exposure should seek immediate medical attention. [1]