HIGH

Kroger Recalls Basil Pesto Bowtie Pasta Salad Over Listeria Risk

Kroger recalled 5,567.4 pounds of Basil Pesto Bowtie Pasta Salad on September 26, 2025. The salad contains a pasta ingredient linked to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Affected products were sold in various states across the U.S.

Quick Facts at a Glance

Recall Date
September 26, 2025
Hazard Level
HIGH
Brand
Kroger
Category
Food & Beverages
Sold At
Multiple Retailers
Geographic Scope
Nationwide (50 states)
At-Risk Groups
GENERAL

Hazard Information

Store-made deli items contain a pasta ingredient that was recalled due to potential Listeria monocytogenes

What You Should Do

Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it. Contact The Kroger Co for refund or replacement information. Notification method: E-Mail

Product Details

The recalled Basil Pesto Bowtie Pasta Salad was packaged in plastic containers and sold under the Kroger banner. The UPC codes are 217573-1XXXX for deli service counters or 217573-2XXXX for Grab-n-Go packages. The salad was sold from September 6, 2025, through October 2, 2025.

The Hazard

The recalled pasta salad contains a pasta ingredient that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. This bacterium can cause serious infections, particularly in vulnerable populations such as the elderly and pregnant women.

Reported Incidents

As of now, there have been no reported illnesses linked to the consumption of the recalled pasta salad. Listeria infections can lead to severe health complications but no incidents have been documented.

What to Do

Consumers should not consume the product and discard it immediately. For refunds or replacement information, contact The Kroger Co via email.

Contact Information

For inquiries, call 1-800-XXX-XXXX or visit the Kroger website. More details about the recall can be found at the FDA's enforcement page.

Key Facts

  • 5,567.4 lbs recalled
  • Sold in plastic containers
  • Potential listeria contamination
  • No reported illnesses

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Safety Assessment

Risk LevelHIGH
Severity Score
7/ 10
Affected Groups
GENERAL
Injury Types
POISONING

Product Classification

Product TypeBasil Pesto Bowtie Pasta Salad
Sold At
Multiple Retailers

Product Details

Brand
Affected States
Nationwide
Report Date
October 29, 2025
Source Agency
FDA - Food Safety
Recall Status
ACTIVE

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