New FDA Listeria Outbreak Investigation (#1290)

United States

Update March 4th, 2026:
The outbreak investigation is now closed.

Source: FDA


Update February 19th, 2026:
CDC has declared that the outbreak is over.

Source: FDA


Update January 28th, 2026:
The outbreak has ended.

Source: FDA


Update October 16th, 2025:
The FDA has revised the advisory to add new product recall details connected to this outbreak.

Source: FDA


Update October 7th, 2025:
The FDA has revised the advisory to include new details about the recalled products linked to this outbreak.

Source: FDA


Update October 1st, 2025:
The FDA updated the advisory to include additional product recall information related to this outbreak.

Source: FDA


April 9th, 2025:
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is currently investigating a new outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes, linked to an unidentified product. The outbreak, referenced as #1290, has so far affected 14 people. The outbreak was first identified on April 9, 2025. The FDA has not yet identified the specific product linked to the illnesses, but the investigation is active and ongoing. As part of the investigation, the FDA has initiated traceback, an onsite inspection, and sampling. The total case count currently stands at 14, but this number may increase as the investigation continues.

The problem was discovered through routine monitoring and testing. The FDA's traceback investigation is a critical tool in identifying the source of the outbreak. This involves tracing the path of food from the point of contamination to its source. This can be a complex process, especially when the product has not yet been identified. The FDA's onsite inspection and sampling are also crucial steps in the investigation, helping to identify any potential sources of contamination.



Source: www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/investigations-foodborne-illness-outbreaks