Listeria Outbreak Lawsuit – Prepared Pasta Meals
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We’re investigating a serious Listeria outbreak linked to prepared pasta meals, including chicken fettuccine alfredo, that has left people hospitalized across multiple states. If you’ve been diagnosed with listeriosis after eating prepared pasta meals, you may be entitled to compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
Understanding the Prepared Pasta Listeria Outbreak
The CDC and FDA are investigating a multistate outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes infections linked to prepared pasta meals. This outbreak, first identified in June 2025, has continued to expand through October 2025, prompting federal health agencies to issue warnings about potentially contaminated products.
Federal investigators have identified prepared pasta meals, particularly chicken fettuccine alfredo, as the likely source of this outbreak. Some products may contain Listeria-contaminated spinach. The USDA has issued warnings about certain meal kit services and prepared food products that may be affected by this contamination.
What is Listeria monocytogenes?
Listeria monocytogenes is a dangerous bacteria that causes listeriosis, a serious infection that primarily affects pregnant women, newborns, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems. Unlike many foodborne pathogens, Listeria can grow even in refrigerated conditions, making contaminated prepared meals particularly hazardous.
The bacteria can cause severe illness and even death. Listeriosis carries a mortality rate of approximately 20 to 30 percent among high-risk individuals, making it one of the deadliest foodborne illnesses tracked by public health officials.
Symptoms of Listeriosis
If you’ve consumed prepared pasta meals recently, watch for these warning signs. Symptoms typically appear within two weeks of eating contaminated food, but can develop anywhere from a few days to two months after exposure.
For most people, listeriosis causes fever, muscle aches, nausea, and diarrhea. However, the infection can spread beyond the intestines, leading to more serious complications.
Pregnant women may experience only mild, flu-like symptoms, but the infection can cause devastating consequences for their unborn babies, including miscarriage, stillbirth, premature delivery, or life-threatening infection in the newborn.
In people who are not pregnant, Listeria infection can cause headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance, and convulsions if it spreads to the nervous system. These severe symptoms require immediate medical attention.
Why This Outbreak Matters to You
Listeriosis isn’t just another case of food poisoning. This infection can derail your life in ways you never expected.
Many people affected by this outbreak have required hospitalization. Hospital stays for listeriosis often last several days and can extend to weeks for severe cases. You’re facing mounting medical bills, lost income from missed work, and potential long-term health consequences.
For pregnant women, the stakes are even higher. A Listeria infection can end a pregnancy or cause permanent harm to a newborn. The emotional trauma and financial impact of these losses cannot be overstated.
Even after recovery, some listeriosis survivors face lasting complications. The infection can cause permanent neurological damage, leaving you with ongoing medical needs and reduced quality of life.
Legal Compensation for Listeria Victims
If you’ve been diagnosed with listeriosis linked to this outbreak, you shouldn’t have to bear these costs alone. You may be entitled to compensation for:
- Medical expenses, including emergency room visits, hospitalization, medications, and follow-up care
- Lost wages from time away from work during your illness and recovery
- Pain and suffering caused by your physical symptoms and emotional distress
- Pregnancy-related losses if the infection caused miscarriage, stillbirth, or harm to your baby
- Future medical costs if you’re dealing with long-term complications from the infection
Food companies have a legal responsibility to provide safe products. When they fail, they must be held accountable.
Why Choose Ron Simon & Associates?
At Ron Simon & Associates, we’ve dedicated our practice to helping victims of foodborne illness outbreaks. We have handled thousands of food poisoning cases and recovered over $850 million for our clients.
Our firm’s experience with Listeria outbreaks runs deep. We’ve represented victims in major outbreaks involving ice cream, deli meats, cantaloupes, and other contaminated products. We understand how these cases work, what evidence matters, and how to build the strongest possible claim for our clients.
Attorney Ron Simon has been voted a Texas Super Lawyer 18 times and named one of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers by the National Trial Lawyers Association 11 times. He’s a member of the prestigious Summit Council, an organization of thirty of the finest trial lawyers in the United States.
We know you’re facing tough opponents. Food companies and their insurance carriers hire teams of lawyers to fight every claim. But we have the resources, dedication, and experience to level that playing field. We will not be outspent, outworked, or outgunned when we take your case.
Our Commitment to You
- No fees unless you win. We work on a contingency basis, meaning you pay nothing upfront and nothing unless we recover compensation for you.
- Extensive outbreak investigation experience. We work with health departments, epidemiologists, and food safety experts to build your case.
- Personalized attention. You’re not just another case number. We care about you and your family, and we’re committed to fighting for the justice you deserve.
- Proven track record. We’ve successfully represented over 6,000 victims of food poisoning outbreaks throughout our career.
When you select Ron Simon & Associates, you get a personal commitment to the pursuit of your rights in an honorable, ethical, and efficient manner. We seek legal victories that will not only compensate our clients but will also make changes in how these companies do business so that others won’t suffer the same injuries again.
Contact a Listeria Outbreak Lawyer Now
Time is critical. Food poisoning lawsuits have strict deadlines, and evidence can disappear quickly. The sooner you contact us, the stronger your case will be.
If you’ve been diagnosed with Listeria infection after eating prepared pasta meals, chicken fettuccine alfredo, or other ready-to-eat meals, don’t wait. Call us today at 1 (888) 335-4901 for a free case review.
You can also fill out the form on this page to get started. One of our experienced food poisoning attorneys will review your case and explain your legal options at no cost to you.
You deserve answers. You deserve justice. You may be entitled to compensation for what you’ve been through.
Frequently Asked Questions About Listeria Lawsuits
How do I know if my illness is connected to this outbreak?
If you’ve been diagnosed with Listeria infection and consumed prepared pasta meals, chicken fettuccine alfredo, or meal kit products before becoming ill, your case may be connected to this outbreak. Health departments often interview patients about the foods they ate before getting sick. If investigators contacted you, that’s a strong indication your illness is part of the outbreak. We can help you gather medical records and food purchase history to establish the connection.
What if I wasn’t hospitalized?
While hospitalization strengthens a case, you may still have a valid claim even if you weren’t admitted to the hospital. What matters most is whether you received a confirmed diagnosis of Listeria infection from a healthcare provider. Medical documentation of your diagnosis, treatment, and symptoms will be important to your case. Contact us to discuss your specific situation.
How long do I have to file a Listeria lawsuit?
The statute of limitations varies by state, but it’s typically two to four years from the date of injury. However, you shouldn’t wait. Evidence becomes harder to gather over time, and witnesses’ memories fade. Food companies may destroy relevant records once legal hold periods expire. Contact a food poisoning lawyer as soon as possible to protect your rights.
What evidence do I need for a Listeria outbreak lawsuit?
The strongest cases have medical records confirming Listeria infection, documentation of food purchases (receipts, credit card statements, loyalty card records), and photos of product packaging or remaining food. If health department investigators interviewed you, those records will be valuable. Don’t worry if you don’t have everything. We can help you gather the evidence needed to build your case.
How much does it cost to hire a food poisoning lawyer?
Nothing upfront. We handle Listeria outbreak cases on a contingency fee basis. This means we only get paid if we recover compensation for you. You won’t pay any attorney fees unless we win your case. We believe everyone deserves access to quality legal representation, regardless of their financial situation.
Can I file a lawsuit if a family member died from Listeria?
Yes. If a loved one died from listeriosis linked to this outbreak, you may be able to file a wrongful death lawsuit. These cases can recover compensation for funeral and burial expenses, medical bills before death, loss of financial support, loss of companionship, and the pain and suffering your family has endured. Wrongful death claims are complex and time-sensitive, so please contact us right away.
What if I ate the recalled pasta but didn’t get sick?
Generally, you need to have suffered an actual injury to have a legal claim. Simply consuming a recalled product without getting sick typically doesn’t provide grounds for a lawsuit. However, if you’re still within the incubation period for Listeria (up to 70 days), monitor yourself for symptoms and seek medical attention if you become ill.
Will my case go to trial?
Most food poisoning cases settle before trial. Food companies often prefer to resolve claims through negotiated settlements rather than face the uncertainty and publicity of a jury trial. However, we’re fully prepared to take your case to trial if that’s what it takes to get you fair compensation. Our trial experience and track record give us leverage in settlement negotiations.
Take Action Today
The Listeria outbreak linked to prepared pasta meals has already caused significant harm. If you’re among those affected, you have rights under the law.
Don’t let the deadline pass. Food companies are already working to minimize their liability. You need experienced legal advocates on your side who will fight for the fair compensation you may be entitled to.
Contact Ron Simon & Associates now for a free consultation. Call 1 (888) 335-4901 or complete the form on this page. We’re ready to listen to your story, answer your questions, and help you take the first step toward justice.
Your health matters. Your family matters. Your case matters to us.
