California Company Recalls Nearly 245,000 Pounds of Pasta Tied to Listeria Outbreak

Nearly 245,000 pounds of pasta from Nates Fine Foods have been recalled due to a listeria outbreak, prompting warnings from the United States Department of Agriculture and health officials.

• Nates Fine Foods, based in California, recalled approximately 245,000 pounds of pasta products linked to a listeria outbreak affecting consumers across the United States.
• Affected products include Sprouts Smoked Mozzarella Pasta Salad and various types of linguine sold at grocery stores, prompting health officials to advise against consumption.
• The United States Department of Agriculture has encouraged consumers to discard or return the recalled pasta items to grocery stores for a full refund.