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.
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.