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
What to Do Now
Use this page like a recall checklist: verify the product first, then act on the official remedy.
Immediate steps
- 1Stop using the product until you confirm whether it is included in the recall.
- 2Compare the product label, model number, UPC, color, size, and purchase location against the identifiers below.
- 3Follow the official remedy from FDA - Food Safety; save photos, receipts, labels, and correspondence before contacting the company.
- 4If the product could harm a child, older adult, pet, or patient, move it out of reach immediately.
Check these identifiers
- Brand
- Kroger
- Product type
- Pasta Salad
- Model numbers
- UPC 217573-1XXXX, UPC 217573-2XXXX
- Sold at
- Multiple Retailers
- Where affected
- Nationwide
Recall Timeline
Key dates and source checks for this recall record.
Recall announced
September 26, 2025
Reported by FDA FOOD
October 29, 2025
RecallRadar source check
April 18, 2026
Consumer action
Use the official remedy and keep documentation.
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
About This Product
This item is a store-made deli pasta salad sold in deli service counters and grab-and-go sections. It was distributed under Kroger banners nationwide.
Why This Is Dangerous
A pasta ingredient used in these deli items carried a recall due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Listeria can cause serious infections in some populations.
Industry Context
This recall is not described as part of a broader industry pattern in the provided data.
Real-World Impact
Consumers should not eat the recalled product. The recall covers more than 5,500 pounds distributed across 28 states. Refunds or replacements are available via Kroger via email.
Practical Guidance
How to identify if yours is affected
- Check the package UPC for 217573-1XXXX or 217573-2XXXX.
- Confirm it was sold at Kroger banners between 2025-09-06 and 2025-10-02.
- If any match, do not consume and follow instructions for refund or replacement.
Where to find product info
UPC on the product label and recall notice via the FDA page linked in the recall notice.
What timeline to expect
Refund or replacement processing may occur after Kroger's notification via email. Expect several business days to weeks for processing.
If the manufacturer is unresponsive
- Document attempts to contact Kroger via email.
- File a consumer complaint with the FDA if Kroger does not respond within a reasonable period.
- Keep all packaging and purchase records for evidence.
How to prevent similar issues
- Check recall notices for deli items before purchasing.
- Avoid store-made deli items with recalled ingredients until Kroger confirms safety.
- When buying pasta salads, consider brands or products with verified safety recalls cleared.
Documentation advice
Save the original packaging, note UPC codes, purchase date, receipts, and all correspondence with Kroger.
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Product Details
Brand: The Kroger Co. Product: Basil Pesto Bow Tie Pasta Salad. Sold at Kroger banners including Baker's, City Market, Dillons, Fred Meyer, Fry's, Gerbes, King Soopers, Payless, Ralphs and Smith's. UPCs: 217573-1XXXX and 217573-2XXXX. Sold from: 2025-09-06 to 2025-10-02. Distribution: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, GA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MI, MO, MS, MT, NE, NM, NV, OH, OR, SC, TN, TX, UT, WA, WV. Weight: 5,567.4 lbs. Recall number: H-0094-2026. Status: ACTIVE. Hazard: Listeria monocytogenes.
Reported Incidents
No injuries or incidents have been reported.
Key Facts
- UPC 217573-1XXXX or 217573-2XXXX
- Sold at multiple Kroger banners across 28 states
- Recall date 2025-09-26; status ACTIVE
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