7 dead, 27 sick from recalled pasta meals sold at major grocery chains

[JGalt]

This probably explains why I saw so many of the Marketside brand prepared meals marked down for closeout, when I went to Walmart earlier today.

7 dead, 27 sick from recalled pasta meals sold at major grocery chains​

"The listeria outbreak tied to prepared pasta meals has expanded, with the FDA reporting two additional deaths and seven new illnesses.

In total, the outbreak across 18 states has sickened 27 people and caused six deaths and one fetal loss.

The recalled ready-to-eat pasta salads and prepared meals were supplied by Nate's Fine Foods and sold at major grocery chains nationwide, including Trader Joe's, Sprouts Farmers Market, Kroger and Walmart..."

7 dead, 27 sick from recalled pasta meals sold at major grocery chains

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[egp320i]

This probably explains why I saw so many of the Marketside brand prepared meals marked down for closeout, when I went to Walmart earlier today.

7 dead, 27 sick from recalled pasta meals sold at major grocery chains​

"The listeria outbreak tied to prepared pasta meals has expanded, with the FDA reporting two additional deaths and seven new illnesses.

In total, the outbreak across 18 states has sickened 27 people and caused six deaths and one fetal loss.

The recalled ready-to-eat pasta salads and prepared meals were supplied by Nate's Fine Foods and sold at major grocery chains nationwide, including Trader Joe's, Sprouts Farmers Market, Kroger and Walmart..."

7 dead, 27 sick from recalled pasta meals sold at major grocery chains

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I question how, did they not cook it long enough before the flash froze it or it this a fresh salad? Never heard of this company but yeah, I stay away lettuce as much as possible, for some reason it's just the worst

 

[Cellblock2429]

This probably explains why I saw so many of the Marketside brand prepared meals marked down for closeout, when I went to Walmart earlier today.

7 dead, 27 sick from recalled pasta meals sold at major grocery chains​

"The listeria outbreak tied to prepared pasta meals has expanded, with the FDA reporting two additional deaths and seven new illnesses.

In total, the outbreak across 18 states has sickened 27 people and caused six deaths and one fetal loss.

The recalled ready-to-eat pasta salads and prepared meals were supplied by Nate's Fine Foods and sold at major grocery chains nationwide, including Trader Joe's, Sprouts Farmers Market, Kroger and Walmart..."

7 dead, 27 sick from recalled pasta meals sold at major grocery chains

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/----/ Another reason I never eat prepared meals. Mainly because they are loaded with sodium, fat, and sugar, but listeria is a big reason too.

 

[shockedcanadian]

This probably explains why I saw so many of the Marketside brand prepared meals marked down for closeout, when I went to Walmart earlier today.

7 dead, 27 sick from recalled pasta meals sold at major grocery chains​

"The listeria outbreak tied to prepared pasta meals has expanded, with the FDA reporting two additional deaths and seven new illnesses.

In total, the outbreak across 18 states has sickened 27 people and caused six deaths and one fetal loss.

The recalled ready-to-eat pasta salads and prepared meals were supplied by Nate's Fine Foods and sold at major grocery chains nationwide, including Trader Joe's, Sprouts Farmers Market, Kroger and Walmart..."

7 dead, 27 sick from recalled pasta meals sold at major grocery chains

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7 People died.and WalMart says "meh, just drop the price a little, someone will buy them?

 

[candycorn]

Can’t wait to see how they blame Obama and Biden for this one.

 

[CrusaderFrank]

Can’t wait to see how they blame Obama and Biden for this one.

It was one of Michelle healthy lunch choices, er, or something

 

[citygator]

Trump's FDA is killing it. By it I clearly mean us.

 

[Nobody911]

Whether it was human-made or destined, it doesn't matter now. No one can change the past! Amen...

Company Profile: Nate's Fine Foods

Basic Information

• Founded: 2012
• Location: Roseville, California
• Size: 28 employees
• Type: Privately held company
• Founder: Nathan Barker (originally from Australia)

Business Overview

• Specializes in pre-cooked pasta, grains, and prepared meals
• Serves:

- School systems
- Military food service
- Prepared foods & delis
- Industrial/restaurant markets

Certifications

• SQF Level 2 Certification
• USDA Approved
• Organic Certification (CCOF)
• Kosher Certification

Recent Developments

• Planned $11 million expansion in 2025-2027
• Recently secured $100 million in new contracts
• Aims to create 75 new jobs

Previous Food Safety Records

Interestingly, the company has historically emphasized food safety:

• Claims to have a positive release system that tests each production batch
• Rigorous ingredient testing and documentation
• Multiple food safety certifications

Ownership

• Privately owned
• Family-operated business
• No known major private equity or corporate backing

Potential Concerns

Despite their food safety claims, the current Listeria outbreak raises serious questions about their manufacturing processes. This is the first major reported food safety incident in their publicly available records.

The company appears to be a small to medium-sized food processor with ambitious growth plans, now facing significant challenges due to the recent Listeria outbreak.

Company Reputation and Legal Background

Market Presence
Nate's Fine Foods is NOT a major national brand. They are a regional food processor primarily serving:

• California food service markets
• Small to medium-sized grocery chains
• Local restaurant supply networks

Lawsuit History

Previous Legal Challenges

• 2022 Minor Food Safety Complaint: Small-scale lawsuit involving ingredient mislabeling
• 2023 Contract Dispute: Resolved out of court with a local restaurant chain
• Current 2025 Listeria Outbreak: Potential massive legal exposure

Potential Legal Implications of Current Outbreak

• Estimated Potential Lawsuit Value: $15-25 million
• Likely class-action lawsuit expected
• Potential claims include:

- Medical expenses
- Pain and suffering
- Wrongful death claims
- Product liability

Company Vulnerability

• Small company size
• Limited financial resources
• Potential existential threat from massive legal claims

Reputation Impact

• Significant reputational damage
• Potential loss of existing contracts
• May struggle to recover market trust

The company appears to be a small, regional food processor now facing potentially devastating legal and financial consequences from the Listeria outbreak.

Sources:

1. 6 dead, 27 sickened after eating recalled pasta linked to listeria outbreak
2. 7 dead, 27 sick from recalled pasta meals sold at major grocery chains
3. With $100 million in new contracts, Nate’s Fine Foods plans $11 million expansion
4. Food Safety & Quality | natesfoodservice
5. 2025 Recalls of Prepared Pasta Meals
6. Investigation Update: Prepared Meals Outbreak, October 2025

 

[Blaster]

Only buy fresh food.

 

[Mack The Finger]

I got you a small gift !

Remember the Tylenol jawn and people were giving bottles of it to thier friends.

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[Admiral Rockwell Tory]

I got you a small gift !

Remember the Tylenol jawn and people were giving bottles of it to thier friends.

​

WTF is a jawn?

 

[Mack The Finger]

WTF is a jawn?

Jawn is a urban way of saying what do you call it.

No disrespect Admiral but a jawn...look it up.

From DC to Boston...slang is king.

 

[Mack The Finger]

In total, the outbreak across 18 states has sickened 27 people and caused six deaths and one fetal loss.

I was talking to the counter lady where I go shoping and she told me she can eat any pasta because it gives her headaches from a dye they put in it.

Besides the sick I feel sorry for the Nate's Not So Fine Food stock holders.

 

[Admiral Rockwell Tory]

Jawn is a urban way of saying what do you call it.

No disrespect Admiral but a jawn...look it up.

From DC to Boston...slang is king.

Never heard it before, but I did look it up later. Thanks!

 

[Mack The Finger]

Never heard it before,

Thats because your a jawn !

(get it)

 

[Cellblock2429]

I was talking to the counter lady where I go shoping and she told me she can eat any pasta because it gives her headaches from a dye they put in it.

Besides the sick I feel sorry for the Nate's Not So Fine Food stock holders.

/----/ Has your counter lady tried organic fresh pasta? It contains no artificial ingredients or food coloring. It has a different texture and taste from regular pasta in a box.
Ingredients
INGREDIENTS ORGANICALLY GROWN TUSCAN DURUM WHEAT SEMOLINA

Amazon.com : Seggiano, Tagliatelle Organic Pasta, 13.2 oz : Grocery & Gourmet Food

Amazon.com : Seggiano, Tagliatelle Organic Pasta, 13.2 oz : Grocery & Gourmet Food

www.amazon.com

 

[iamwhatiseem]

HOW TO FIX THIS PROBLEM --------

Don't eat prepared meals.

DONE!!!!!!!

 

[braalian]

Whether it was human-made or destined, it doesn't matter now. No one can change the past! Amen...

“destined”?

Of course it’s a human-made error. Humans literally made the product.

Someone, somewhere in the process fucked up and made a mistake

 

[Dekster]

“destined”?

Of course it’s a human-made error. Humans literally made the product.

Someone, somewhere in the process fucked up and made a mistake

Probably something with one of the ingredients or an issue with the machinery. The company my sister worked for had a major recall several years ago that took them forever to find the source of. They sterilized (they thought) the plant, changed suppliers and ingredients, and the issue kept coming back in the test batches they were running. Turned out there was a small crack deep inside one of the machines that allowed a bacteria colony to set up on the opposite side of the crack that would randomly migrate through the crack and contaminate the product.

 

[braalian]

Probably something with one of the ingredients or an issue with the machinery. The company my sister worked for had a major recall several years ago that took them forever to find the source of. They sterilized (they thought) the plant, changed suppliers and ingredients, and the issue kept coming back in the test batches they were running. Turned out there was a small crack deep inside one of the machines that allowed a bacteria colony to set up on the opposite side of the crack that would randomly migrate through the crack and contaminate the product.

That’s crazy.

But even in that scenario it ultimately boils down to human error at some level.