Quick Facts at a Glance
- Recall Date
- September 26, 2025
- Hazard Level
- HIGH
- Brand
- Albertsons Companies
- 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
- Albertsons Companies
- Product type
- Bowtie Pasta Salad
- Model numbers
- Sell Thru Dates: SEP 8 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 salads are prepared in-store and sold under banner names. The recalled item is a Basil Pesto Bow Tie Pasta Salad. Consumers typically purchase these ready-to-eat items for quick meals.
Why This Is Dangerous
Listeria monocytogenes contamination can cause foodborne illness. In-store ingredient recalls can affect multiple deli products bearing the same ingredient.
Industry Context
This recall aligns with known Listeria contamination patterns in ready-to-eat deli foods and ingredients.
Real-World Impact
Consumers in affected regions should avoid the product and seek refunds. The recall may require outreach to many-store banners and could involve a wide geographic distribution.
Practical Guidance
How to identify if yours is affected
- Confirm UPC 294921##### on the package
- Check sell-thru dates SEP 8 25 through OCT 4 25
- Identify banners: Albertsons, Pavilions, Randalls, Safeway, Tom Thumb, Vons
Where to find product info
Recall notice and consumer contact details are available on FDA enforcement page H-0118-2026 and store notices
What timeline to expect
Refund or replacement may take several weeks depending on the store's process
If the manufacturer is unresponsive
- Document all contact attempts
- If unresolved, file a complaint with the CPSC or relevant food safety authority
- Consider seeking legal advice if there is illness or prolonged nonresponse
How to prevent similar issues
- Inspect deli items for recall notices before purchase
- When buying deli salads, check for UPC and sell-thru dates
- Follow recall updates from FDA and the retailer
- Consider buying ready-to-eat foods only from reliable stores with recall processes
Documentation advice
Keep the receipt, photos of the product, the UPC, and any correspondence with the retailer.
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Product Details
Model numbers/identifiers: Sell Thru Dates: SEP 8 25 Thru OCT 4 25. Sold under store banners Albertsons, Pavilions, Randalls, Safeway, Tom Thumb, and Vons. Regions: AK, AR, AZ, CA, CO, HI, LA, NE, NM, NV, OK, SD, TX, UT, WY. UPC: 294921#####. Distribution: Store-made deli item.
Reported Incidents
No injuries or incidents have been reported.
Key Facts
- Sell Thru Dates SEP 8 25 through OCT 4 25
- Banner stores include Albertsons, Pavilions, Randalls, Safeway, Tom Thumb, Vons
- States covered include AK, AR, AZ, CA, CO, HI, LA, NE, NM, NV, OK, SD, TX, UT, WY
- Recall type: Class I, high hazard
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