Quick Facts at a Glance
- Recall Date
- September 26, 2025
- Hazard Level
- HIGH
- Brand
- Albertsons
- Category
- Food & Beverages
- Sold At
- Multiple Retailers
- Geographic Scope
- Nationwide (50 states)
- At-Risk Groups
- GENERAL, PREGNANT, INFANTS
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
- Albertsons
- Product type
- Bowtie Pasta Salad
- Model numbers
- Sell Thru Dates: SEP 11 25 Thru Oct 4 25
- 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
Listeria monocytogenes. Albertson's store-made deli items contain a recalled bowtie pasta ingredient which was recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes.
What You Should Do
Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it. Contact Albertsons Companies LLC for refund or replacement information. Notification method: Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
About This Product
Store-made deli items like pasta salads are prepared in-store and often labeled at the point of sale. This recall concerns a basil pesto bowtie pasta salad using a bowtie pasta ingredient recalled for Listeria contamination.
Industry Context
This recall is not part of a broader industry pattern in pasta salads reported by FDA at this time.
Real-World Impact
Perishable product; consumers should avoid consumption and seek refunds or replacements. The recall may result in a temporary loss for stores and supply disruptions for deli sections.
Practical Guidance
How to identify if yours is affected
- Check UPC 216492 on the package
- Review Sell-Thru Dates SEP 11 25 through OCT 4 25
- Look for banners Andronico's Community, Markets, Pak'N Save, Safeway, Vons in CA, HI, NV
Where to find product info
FDA enforcement page H-0119-2026 and retailer recall notices
What timeline to expect
Refunds or replacements typically processed within 4-6 weeks after verification
If the manufacturer is unresponsive
- Document all communications
- Escalate to corporate customer service or contact the FDA recall hotline for guidance
- Consider filing a complaint with the CPSC if consumer rights are not respected
How to prevent similar issues
- When buying store-made deli items, look for UPC codes and date codes
- Avoid items with unclear labeling or missing sell-by dates
- Follow store recall updates and documentation requests
- Use brand-reputable deli sections that follow strict recall protocols
Documentation advice
Keep receipts, take photos of packaging and UPC, save recall notices and retailer communications
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Product Details
UPC: 216492. Sold under store banners Andronico's Community, Markets, Pak'N Save, Safeway, and Vons in CA, HI, and NV. Sell-thru dates: SEP 11 25 through OCT 4 25. Distribution: AK, AR, AZ, CA, CO, HI, LA, NE, NM, NV, OK, SD, TX, UT, WY. Recall Date: 2025-09-26. Report Date: 2025-10-29. Status: ACTIVE. Quantity: Unknown. Brand: Albertsons.
Reported Incidents
No injuries or incidents have been reported.
Key Facts
- Sell-Thru Dates Sep 11 25 through Oct 4 25
- Banners: Andronico's Community, Markets, Pak'N Save, Safeway, Vons
- States distributed: AK, AR, AZ, CA, CO, HI, LA, NE, NM, NV, OK, SD, TX, UT, WY
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