(Dallas Express)—Texas leads the nation in confirmed listeriosis cases linked to an outbreak involving prepackaged chicken Alfredo meals.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that as of June 18, Texas had three confirmed cases of listeriosis—more than any other state—in an outbreak that has sickened at least 17 people across 13 states. Louisiana and Michigan each reported two cases, while 10 other states—including Virginia, Nevada, and Florida—each reported one.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA), in coordination with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) and the CDC, said the illnesses have been linked to “FreshRealm Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo Meals produced prior to June 17, 2025,” and sold nationwide at Kroger and Walmart.
The CDC data is limited only to reported cases. This leaves open the possibility of a degree of underdiagnosis because some infected individuals may not seek medical attention or receive confirmatory testing despite being infected. The FDA statement recommends seeking medical treatment if you suspect you or someone in your care may be infected.
“Do not eat or serve recalled chicken fettuccine alfredo meals made by certain FreshRealm, Inc. facilities. FDA’s investigation is ongoing,” the agency’s public advisory said.
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At Last, a Company With Integrity in the Gold IRA Industry
For several years, I’ve been vetting out precious metals companies in search of the best. I believe in gold and silver but it’s hard to find integrity in the Gold IRA industry. The vast majority operate with shady tactics and gigantic spreads that take advantage of Americans who simply want to protect their life’s savings.
I’ve found a handful that I like and I’ve worked with some of them. By no means would I “unrecommend” them because, again, I vetted them out and found them to be above the fold. Unfortunately, it isn’t hard to be better than the rest when the rest are so darn awful.
After years of searching, I finally found a company that truly operates with integrity. Augusta Precious Metals has three important attributes that set them far above the competition:
- Non-Commissioned Sales Team: I cannot stress how important and unique this is. With just about every other company in the Gold IRA industry, the sales teams make commission from every account they open. This means they steer their clients toward the gold and silver products with the highest commission. With Augusta Precious Metals, the team is solely focused on putting the best gold and silver for their clients into their IRA. They get paid to serve the best interests of the Gold IRA client, NOT their own commission pay.
- Incredibly Low Fees: Most Americans would be shocked if they knew the spread other Gold IRA companies charge. Augusta charges just 5% versus up to 45% elsewhere.
- No Pressure, No Gimmicks: There’s an understanding among most in the Gold IRA industry that fear and pressure is the way to go. Augusta Precious Metals takes a sober approach when working with clients because they hold integrity in the highest possible regard. This is why they don’t offer gimmicks like “free” or “bonus” silver. It’s also why they do not apply pressure tactics to get quick sales. Their educational and transparent approach to doing business is exceedingly rare in the Gold IRA industry.