Nationwide Recall Issued for Frozen Meatballs and Ready-to-Eat Meals Due to Contamination Concerns
Consumers across the United States are being warned about potential health risks stemming from recalls of pre-made meals and frozen meatballs. Separate alerts have been issued by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) citing concerns over Listeria and metal contamination.
The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) issued a public health alert on , regarding Walmart’s Marketside Linguine with Beef Meatballs & Marinara Sauce. The alert indicated that the ready-to-eat meals may contain pasta contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. According to the USDA, the meals contain pre-cooked pasta, which falls under FDA regulation.
The recalled Walmart meals were sold in 12-oz. Clear plastic trays and bear “best if used by” dates of . ; ; ; ; and . Consumers should check for establishment numbers “EST. 50784” or “EST. 47718” inside the USDA mark of inspection. The affected products were shipped to Walmart locations nationwide.
The USDA advises that consuming food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes can cause listeriosis, a serious infection. While it rarely affects people outside of high-risk groups, listeriosis primarily impacts older adults, individuals with weakened immune systems, and pregnant women and their newborns.
In a separate incident, a nationwide recall was initiated for frozen meatballs sold at Aldi stores. This recall, reported just , February 23, 2026, stems from the discovery of metal fragments within the product. Details regarding the specific product and quantities affected were not immediately available, but the recall impacts locations across the country.
the FDA issued recalls on for Made Fresh Salad’s various cream cheeses and tofu spread due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Other recalls issued by the FDA on include Advanced Alkaloids Alkaloids Chewable Tablets—White Vein, which contained an undeclared amount of 7-Hydroxymitragynine, and Quest Cat Food Chicken Recipe Freeze Dried Nuggets, 10oz bag, which may contain low levels of thiamine (Vitamin B1). Tippy Toes Baby Food and Green Lumber Dietary Supplement were also recalled on due to elevated patulin levels and undeclared prescription drugs, respectively.
Recalls, according to the FDA, are initiated when manufacturers and distributors identify products “that present a risk of injury or gross deception or are otherwise defective.” The FDA maintains a list of recalls, market withdrawals, and safety alerts on its website, with information available for three years before being archived. Consumers can search archived content through the FDA Archive.
The USDA stated that no confirmed reports of injury have been linked to the Rosina Food Products, Inc. Ready-to-eat frozen meatball recall, issued approximately 21 hours prior to this report. However, anyone concerned about a potential injury after consuming these products is urged to seek medical attention and inform their doctor about the possibility of consuming contaminated food.
Consumers who have purchased any of the recalled products are advised not to consume them. Instead, they should be discarded or returned to the place of purchase for a refund.
