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Kroger Pulls Pasta Salads from Shelves Over Food Safety Fears
7 Oct
Summary
- Kroger recalls two pasta salad products due to listeria risk
- Recall affects 1,860 Kroger family stores across 28 states
- No illnesses reported so far, but FDA advises caution
On October 7, 2025, the Kroger Company announced a voluntary recall of two types of pasta salad products sold at its grocery stores due to concerns over potential listeria contamination. The recalled items, "Basil Pesto Bowtie Salad" and "Smoked Mozzarella Penne Salad," were sold at the deli counter and in grab-and-go packages at 1,860 Kroger family stores across 28 states between August 29 and October 2.
The recall was initiated after the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) made the announcement. So far, no illnesses associated with the recalled products have been reported. However, the FDA has advised customers who have concerns about their health to contact a healthcare provider immediately.
Customers with questions about the recall can contact Kroger's customer service line, which is available 24/7. The recall comes on the heels of a recent listeria outbreak linked to ready-to-eat pasta meals sold at grocery stores nationwide, resulting in four deaths, 19 hospitalizations, and 20 confirmed cases of listeria poisoning across 15 states.
