Overview
Demers Food Group initiated a voluntary recall of Scott & Jon’s Shrimp Scampi with Linguini bowls on October 4, 2025, following a supplier alert from Nate’s Fine Foods of Roseville, California, regarding possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination in the linguini pasta.
This recall, limited to specific lot codes, affects 9.6-oz packages distributed to wholesalers between September 15 and September 25, 2025, and sold at retailers like Publix and Walmart for about $5. The contamination is linked to a multi-state outbreak that has sickened 20 people, hospitalized 19, and resulted in 4 deaths, with one pregnancy loss, across 15 states.
No illnesses have been tied directly to the Scott & Jon’s product, but the recall is precautionary, as Listeria can survive refrigeration and spread easily. Consumers are advised to discard or return the bowls for a full refund, with Demers stressing thorough cleaning to prevent cross-contamination.
The recall highlights vulnerabilities in the ready-to-eat food supply chain, where a single contaminated ingredient can impact multiple brands. Potential class action lawsuits are emerging, accusing Demers and Nate’s Fine Foods of negligence in testing, delayed notifications, and failure to warn, which could entitle affected consumers to compensation for medical expenses, economic losses, and emotional distress [1].
The incident is part of a larger Listeria crisis affecting ready-to-eat pasta and seafood meals, with related recalls at Trader Joe’s, Kroger, and Albertsons. The CDC warns that underreporting likely inflates the case count, as milder infections often go undiagnosed.
Affected Product Details
The recall targets:
- Scott & Jon’s Shrimp Scampi with Linguini: 9.6-oz packages with lot codes S254522 (best by 3/12/2027), S255522 (best by 3/13/2027), S259522 (best by 3/17/2027), S263521 and S263522 (best by 3/21/2027). UPC 858175003919, GTIN 10858175003916. Sold at Publix, Walmart, and independent stores nationwide.
Consumers can identify the product by its shrimp scampi with linguini in garlic butter sauce, packaged in clear plastic bowls. The recall applies only to these lot codes and does not affect other Scott & Jon’s items. The contaminated linguini pasta, supplied by Nate’s Fine Foods, was recalled after testing positive for Listeria, connecting it to the ongoing outbreak.
Hazards of Listeria-Contaminated Shrimp Scampi
Listeria monocytogenes in ready-to-eat shrimp scampi presents acute threats:
- Severe Listeriosis: Leads to fever, muscle pain, and digestive issues, escalating to meningitis or sepsis.
- Vulnerable Groups: Pregnant women risk miscarriage or stillbirth; newborns may develop meningitis; older adults and immunocompromised individuals face high mortality.
- Symptom Onset Delay: Manifestations emerge 1–4 weeks after consumption, delaying diagnosis.
- Refrigeration Tolerance: Listeria survives cold storage, facilitating spread to other foods or surfaces.
Listeriosis ranks as the third-deadliest foodborne illness, with a 20% fatality rate among at-risk populations.
Symptoms of Listeria Infection from Contaminated Shrimp Scampi
Those consuming the recalled Scott & Jon’s Shrimp Scampi may develop:
- Initial Indicators: Fever, chills, nausea, or muscle aches within 1–4 weeks.
- Digestive Symptoms: Diarrhea, headaches, or neck stiffness signaling meningitis.
- Critical Escalations: Seizures, confusion, or shock in progressed cases.
- Maternal Complications: Flu-like symptoms resulting in miscarriage or neonatal infections.
- Enduring Impacts: Neurological impairment or persistent fatigue among survivors.
Treatment expenses span $5,000 for hospital admissions to $50,000 or more for intensive care, especially for meningitis or sepsis.
Recall Remedy and Consumer Actions
The FDA public health alert directs:
- Abstain from consuming the recalled Scott & Jon’s Shrimp Scampi with Linguini with the specified lot codes and best-by dates.
- Dispose of the products or return them to the retailer for full refunds.
- Sanitize refrigerators, utensils, and surfaces potentially exposed to the products to avert cross-contamination.
Demers Food Group is contacting known buyers, and retailers like Publix and Walmart are facilitating refunds. The FDA advocates meticulous cleaning after handling recalled items. Retaining receipts and documenting symptoms is vital for prospective legal claims, as investigations may prompt additional recalls.
Potential for a Class Action Lawsuit
The Listeria risk in Scott & Jon’s Shrimp Scampi, stemming from a supplier alert, establishes grounds for class action lawsuits against Demers Food Group, Nate’s Fine Foods, and retailers like Publix and Walmart. Potential legal claims encompass:
- Product Liability: Asserting manufacturing flaws permitted Listeria contamination, breaching food safety regulations.
- Negligence: Alleging insufficient testing and oversight by Nate’s Fine Foods and Demers.
- Failure to Warn: Claiming postponed alerts and inadequate consumer notifications.
- Breach of Warranty: Arguing the products were unfit for consumption despite implied safety assurances.
Victims may pursue compensation for medical expenses ($10,000–$100,000 for grave cases), lost wages, emotional distress, and punitive damages for negligence. The recall’s national distribution and link to the outbreak indicate a substantial plaintiff class, akin to the 2018 Kroger deli meat Listeria case, which settled for $2.5 million. Ongoing probes may expose supply chain lapses, fortifying claims. Successful litigation could impose rigorous food safety measures for ready-to-eat seafood and pasta items and compulsory third-party testing for suppliers like Nate’s Fine Foods.
Do I Have a Scott and Jon’s Shrimp Scampi Class Action Lawsuit?
The Class Action Litigation Group at our law firm is an experienced team of trial lawyers focusing on the representation of plaintiffs in Scott and Jon’s Shrimp Scampi lawsuits. We are handling individual litigation nationwide and currently accepting new Listeria infection cases in all 50 states.
Free Scott and Jon’s Shrimp Scampi Class Action Lawsuit Evaluation: If you or a loved one has experienced Listeria infection or related complications after consuming Scott & Jon’s Shrimp Scampi with Linguini, you should contact our law firm immediately. You may be entitled to compensation by filing a Scott and Jon’s Shrimp Scampi class action suit, and our lawyers can help.
References
- https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/demers-food-group-voluntarily-recalls-select-scott-jons-shrimp-scampi-linguini-bowls-due-ingredient
- https://www.miamiherald.com/news/recalls/article312390019.html
- https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2025/10/another-pasta-meal-recall-posted-in-relation-to-deadly-listeria-outbreak/