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October 6, 2025 — The Kroger Co. has voluntarily recalled two varieties of its deli pasta salads due to a potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination, according to an announcement published by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
The recalled products include:
- Basil Pesto Bowtie Salad
- Smoked Mozzarella Penne Salad
| Product | UPC | CODE | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| BASIL PESTO BOWTIE PASTA SALAD | 217573-10000 | SOLD ON: SEP 6 2025 thru OCT 2 2025 | Random Weight sold at deli service counter |
| BASIL PESTO BOWTIE PASTA SALAD | 217573-20000 | SOLD ON: SEP 6 2025 thru OCT 2 2025 | Random Weight Grab-n-Go packages sold in Deli Dept. |
| SMOKED MOZZARELLA PENNE SALAD | 227573-10000 | SOLD ON: AUG 29 2025 thru OCT 2 2025 | Random Weight sold at deli service counter |
| SMOKED MOZZARELLA PENNE SALAD | 227573-10000 | SOLD ON: AUG 29 2025 thru OCT 2 2025 | Random Weight Grab-n-Go packages sold in Deli Dept. |
These products were available for purchase in both full-service and self-service deli sections at around 1,860 Kroger Family of Stores located in 28 states, under various banners such as Kroger, Ralphs, Smith’s, Fry’s, Fred Meyer, Dillons, King Soopers, Baker’s, Gerbes, Payless, City Market, and more.
Contamination Linked to Pasta Ingredient Supplier
The recall originates from a prior notification by Fresh Creative Foods, the provider of the salad kits, which indicated that the pasta included in the kits—produced by Nate’s Fine Foods based in Roseville, California—might have been tainted with Listeria.
Kroger was initially informed on September 26, when the first recall impacted certain stores in Arizona, New Mexico, and Nevada. The company received an updated alert on October 1 that broadened the recall to encompass additional dates and products related to both bowtie and penne pasta ingredients.
Health Risks Linked to Listeria
Listeria monocytogenes is a potentially harmful bacterium, particularly for young children, elderly individuals, pregnant women, and those with compromised immune systems. While healthy people may experience mild symptoms like fever, nausea, or diarrhea, the infection can lead to more serious complications, including miscarriages and stillbirths.
As of the date of the announcement, no illnesses or injuries related to the recalled products have been reported.
What Customers Should Do
Customers who purchased the affected pasta salads are advised not to consume the products and to return them to the store for a full refund or replacement.
Kroger has already removed the items from store shelves and activated its recall notification system, which includes register receipt alerts and email notifications to potentially impacted customers.
For questions, customers can contact Kroger at 1-800-KROGERS, available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 12 a.m. ET, and weekends from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. ET.
