Listeria outbreak in pasta meals linked to six deaths across 18 US states

Listeria found in pasta sold by Trader Joe's, Kroger and others as CDC urges people to check fridges and seek care if ill

Six people have died and several dozen have been hospitalized across the US after an outbreak of listeria in precooked pasta meals.

The outbreak was first declared in June, leading to a wave of recalls of the pasta meals. It has now spread, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), which recently said that six people have died and 25 have been hospitalized across 18 states.

FreshRealm's Home Chef Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo 12.5-oz (sold at Kroger and Walmart)

FreshRealm's Marketside Grilled Chicken Alfredo with Fettuccine 12.3-oz and 32.8-oz (sold at Kroger and Walmart)

FreshRealm's Marketside Linguine with Beef Meatballs & Marinara Sauce 12-oz. (sold at Walmart)

Albertsons Companies store-made deli pasta salads (sold under multiple brand names including Albertsons, Safeway and Vons)

Trader Joe's Cajun Style Blackened Chicken Breast Fettuccine Alfredo 16-oz plastic tray packages

Demer Food Group's Scott & Jon's Shrimp Scampi with Linguini Bowls 9.6-oz

Kroger deli bowtie and penne pasta salads

Giant Eagle smoked mozzarella pasta salad

Sprouts Farmers Market smoked mozzarella pasta salad