A nationwide listeria outbreak has been linked to 17 illnesses, and three deaths, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection.

Ready-to-eat chicken fettuccine Alfredo meals sold at Walmart and Kroger have been recalled after a listeria outbreak that has led to 17 illnesses including three deaths and one fetal loss.

A ready-to-eat chicken fettuccine alfredo product sold at Kroger and Walmart is being recalled after an outbreak of Listeria killed at least four people, including a baby, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service.