This was a big week for listeria contamination, with premade poke, pasta dishes, and even a wrap flagged. Meanwhile, 1.29 million countertop ovens were recalled over a burn hazard. (P.S. Learn how to identify a potentially recalled item in your kitchen with our Food Recall Guide.)
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Advisory Issued for Trader Joe’s Turkey Gobbler Wrap
On September 19, Trader Joe’s issued an advisory for its pre-made Trader Joe’s Turkey Gobbler Wrap, as routine testing within the production facility revealed that the product may have been contaminated with listeria.
Since the wrap had a best-by date of September 16, 2025, it’s not being recalled, as it was no longer available for purchase. However, if you stored the wrap in your freezer, it’s best to throw it away out of an abundance of caution.
The affected item was likely sold at all stores in Alabama, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, Tennessee, and Wisconsin. It was also believed to be sold in the following specific cities: Leawood, Kansas; Asheville, South Charlotte, Charlotte, Winston-Salem, and Greensboro, North Carolina; Cincinnati, Dublin, Kettering, and Columbus, Ohio; and Greenville, Mt. Pleasant, and Columbia, South Carolina.
Keep in mind that the product itself didn’t test positive for listeria, but the facility where it was produced did have traces of the foodborne bacteria. As of September 26, there have been no reports of illness associated with this item. However, you can get a full refund for the item if you purchased it. Consider contacting Trader Joe’s Customer Relations team at 626-599-3817 or send them an email if you have more questions.
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Costco’s Prepared Ahi Tuna Wasabi Poke Recalled for Listeria
On September 20, Costco recalled 3,314 pounds of Kirkland Signature Ahi Tuna Wasabi Poke because the chopped green onions in it were found to have listeria.
While most people who contract listeria experience minor symptoms, such as fever, headache, nausea, and gastrointestinal symptoms, it can be fatal for young children, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
The poke dish was exclusively sold on September 18 at Costco locations across 33 states. See the full list here. Here’s how to identify the affected poke dish.
Product: Kirkland Ahi Tuna Wasabi Poke
Packaging: Clear plastic clamshell container
Costco Item Number: 17193
Pack Date: 9/18/2025
Sell By Date: 9/22/2025
If you purchased this prepared dish at Costco and still have it at home, dispose of it ASAP. Your local Costco store will refund the purchase if you contact them. If you think you may have consumed it last week, you’ll want to monitor for symptoms for another week. It can take up to two weeks for symptoms to appear. Contact your healthcare provider if you develop listeria poisoning symptoms or have related concerns.
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USDA Issued Public Health Alert for Popular Pasta Dish Sold at Walmart
On September 25, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) issued a public health alert for Marketside Linguine with Beef Meatballs & Marinara Sauce. The item, which was sold at Walmart locations nationwide, tested positive for listeria during sampling conducted by the FSIS.
What’s more, the FSIS also noted that this pasta could be tied to the same ingredient involved in the large listeria outbreak linked to premade chicken fettuccine Alfredo meals recalled in June.
The item has not been formally recalled; however, the agency urges you to dispose of it immediately. Here’s how to identify the product.
Product Name: MARKETSIDE LINGUINE WITH BEEF MEATBALLS & MARINARA SAUCE
Date of Public Health Alert: September 25, 2025
Packing Details: 12-oz. clear plastic tray packages
Best If Used By Dates: Sep 22, 2025; Sep 24, 2025; Sep 25, 2025; Sep 29, 2025; Sep 30, 2025; and Oct 01, 2025.
Establishment Number: EST. 50784 or EST. 47718 (found inside USDA mark of inspection)
Distribution: Walmart locations nationwide
It’s unclear whether Walmart offers a refund for this product, but you can try returning it. Either way—don’t consume it. If you have eaten the dish, monitor for symptoms. You can contact Nate’s Fine Foods at 916-677-7303, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. PST, Monday through Friday.
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1.29 Million Countertop Ovens Recalled Due To Burn Hazard
On September 25, Sunbeam Company announced a recall of its Oster French Door Countertop Ovens in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The recall comes after 95 customer reports of the doors unexpectedly closing, resulting in burn injuries—including two cases of second-degree burns.
In total, 1.29 million ovens are being recalled in the U.S. and another 104,195 in Canada. The products were sold between August 2015 and July 2025 for $140 to $250 at Bed Bath & Beyond, Costco, Walmart, and online at Amazon.com and Overstock.com.
Here’s how to tell if you have the affected product.
Product Name: Oster French Door Countertop Ovens
Date of Recall: September 25, 2025
Model Numbers: TSSTTVFDXL, TSSTTVFDDG, TSSTTVFDMAF, TSSTTVFDDAF, TSSTTVFDDGDS, TSSTTVFDDAF-033, and TSSTTVFDXLPP-033
Retail For: $140-$250 (depending on the model)
Sold: Nationwide
All of the recalled ovens feature a spring-loaded, bilateral glass door with metal handles, and the model number is listed on the backside of the oven.
If you purchased one of the affected ovens within the past decade, stop using it immediately and contact Oster at https://recall.oster.com to verify your model and register for a free repair kit. The kit comes with a clip-on device that helps keep the oven doors open during use. You can also call Sunbeam Products Inc. directly at 800-334-0759 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
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