Las Vegas, NV (June 18th, 2025) – A deadly outbreak of listeria infections tied to frozen and refrigerated chicken Alfredo fettuccine meals has triggered a nationwide recall by FreshRealm, LLC. These products were sold at major retailers including Kroger and Walmart. Federal authorities and health officials are urging consumers to check their freezers and refrigerators immediately.
At least three people were hospitalized, and two deaths have been linked to the outbreak as of early June 2025. The victims were located in multiple states, raising alarms about the scope of the contamination.
At George Bochanis Injury Law Offices, we stay on top of major food recalls and federal safety warnings to help protect our Las Vegas community from preventable harm. If you or someone you love became seriously ill, or worse, after consuming a recalled product, we encourage you to contact our firm. Our team is committed to helping families recover compensation and holding negligent manufacturers, suppliers, and retailers accountable for the damage they’ve caused. Contact our law offices today for a free consultation.
Which Chicken Alfredo Products Were Recalled?
FSIS issued a recall for FreshRealm chicken Alfredo fettuccine due to potential listeria contamination. Affected items included both frozen and refrigerated varieties sold under multiple labels. They were circulated nationally, with records pointing to distribution dates between late 2024 and early 2025.
Consumers should look for:
- Brand name: FreshRealm
- Product type: Chicken Alfredo Fettuccine Alfredo meals
- Retailers: Kroger, Walmart (including subsidiaries like Fred Meyer, King Soopers, and Ralphs)
- Date range: Distributed December 2024–January 2025
- UPC codes, lot numbers, and expiration dates: Check packaging for details
For specifics, access the official FSIS recall notice. It includes precise identifiers crucial to confirming whether your purchase is affected.
Ready-to-Eat Chicken Meals Pose a Growing Safety Concern
The popularity of heat-and-eat meals has exploded. But with that growth comes higher risk. These products are often processed at scale, handled by multiple facilities, and distributed nationally. As such, pathogens like listeria have more opportunities to contaminate food before it ever reaches your kitchen.
Refrigeration Doesn’t Guarantee Safety
Listeria isn’t like most bacteria. It can survive and even multiply at refrigerated temperatures. Therefore, even if the product is stored correctly at home, it may already be contaminated due to issues during production or transport.
Co-Manufacturing Expands the Danger of Contaminated Food
The chicken Alfredo meals recalled in this outbreak were produced by FreshRealm, but sold under different grocery store brands. Many people assume store-brand foods are made in-house, when in reality, one facility may produce items for dozens of companies.
This setup makes it harder for consumers to connect the dots during recalls, especially if packaging varies by brand or the manufacturer’s name isn’t listed clearly.
How Listeria Thrives Between the Factory and the Store
Listeria’s unique ability to survive in cold environments makes it particularly dangerous during transport and storage. If trucks, warehouses, or grocery store coolers fail to maintain a safe temperature, even briefly, it gives the bacteria a chance to spread.
Food producers and retailers are legally obligated to maintain temperature control throughout the cold chain, but lapses happen. These lapses can form the basis of a liability claim.
Listeria Exposure: What to Watch For
Most people who get sick from listeria experience:
- Fever
- Headache
- Muscle aches
- Nausea or diarrhea
When Symptoms Turn Serious
In vulnerable groups, such as pregnant women, older adults, and the immunocompromised, the infection can spread to the brain or bloodstream. Complications include sepsis, meningitis, and miscarriage.
If you suspect listeria exposure, seek immediate medical attention and preserve any leftover food or packaging.
Nevada Product Liability Law and Recalled Food
Under Nevada’s strict liability laws, food producers and sellers can be held responsible when a product causes harm, even if there was no intent to injure.
To succeed in a food poisoning claim, your attorney will typically need to prove:
- The product was contaminated or unsafe
- You consumed the product
- The product caused your illness or injury
This is where evidence becomes critical. Proof, including receipts, leftover product samples, and medical records, can make or break your case.
Can You File a Claim for Food Poisoning Without Being Hospitalized?
Mild food poisoning may not land you in the ER. However, it can still cause:
- Lost time at work
- Out-of-pocket costs for urgent care or prescriptions
- Digestive complications that linger for weeks
In Nevada, victims may have a valid claim even if symptoms were less severe. As long as you can show a connection between the contaminated product and your illness, you may be eligible for compensation.
What to Do If a Loved One Died From Listeria Infection
The sudden loss of a loved one from a foodborne illness is all the more painful when it could have been prevented. In listeria-related deaths, the connection to a recalled product isn’t always immediately clear. Symptoms can take weeks to develop, and by the time the illness becomes severe, the original packaging or proof of purchase may be gone. This delay can create real challenges for families trying to understand what happened and who may be responsible.
That’s where a wrongful death lawyer can help. An experienced legal team may help reconstruct the timeline of exposure and illness, gather relevant medical and epidemiological evidence, and work with public health officials to trace the infection back to its source. This process often involves analyzing medical records, securing autopsy and lab reports, reviewing purchasing history, and identifying links to USDA or FDA-issued recalls. Expert testimony from medical professionals or food safety specialists may also be essential to building a solid case.
Families who pursue wrongful death claims in food recall cases may be entitled to compensation for a range of losses, including funeral and burial expenses, the loss of household income or financial support, emotional grief, and loss of companionship. These cases are not just about financial recovery. They’re about accountability and making sure dangerous practices in the food industry are addressed, so other families don’t face the same preventable tragedy.
Sickened by Contaminated Chicken Alfredo? George Bochanis Injury Law Offices Can Help
If you or a loved one developed listeriosis after consuming recalled chicken Alfredo meals from Walmart, Kroger, or another retailer, you may be entitled to compensation. Food manufacturers and retailers have a legal responsibility to ensure the safety of the products they sell. When they fail, the consequences can be life-threatening.
At George Bochanis Injury Law Offices in Las Vegas, our product liability lawyers help victims and their families recover damages for medical bills, lost income, and more. Call 702-388‑2005 for your free consultation.
