Core Points - A California-based food company has recalled nearly 245,000 pounds (approximately 111 tons) of cooked Italian pasta due to Listeria contamination [1] - The affected pasta has been used in various food products sold in multiple supermarkets across the U.S. [1] - The recall was initiated on September 25, with the company supplying pasta to large ready-to-eat meal and pasta salad producers [1] - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) confirmed that the pasta contained strains of Listeria linked to a recent outbreak [1] - As of September 25, 20 cases of Listeria infections have been reported across 15 states, resulting in 19 hospitalizations and 4 deaths [1] - One case involved a pregnant woman whose infection led to a miscarriage [1] Industry Impact - The recall has prompted multiple stores nationwide to remove products made with the affected pasta from their shelves [1] - The FDA and the U.S. Department of Agriculture have advised consumers to avoid consuming the recalled products and to either discard them or return them to the store [1] - The ongoing federal government shutdown has affected the timely updating of data on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website regarding the current status of Listeria infections in the U.S. [1]