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Reser’s Fine Foods Salad Kit Recalled for Listeria Contamination (2025)

Reser’s Fine Foods recalled 3,252 cases of Basil Pesto Bowtie Pasta Kit Item V, UPC 13454 38053, distributed in AZ, CA, CO and TX. The recall concerns potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. Consumers should not eat the product and should seek refund or replacement.

Official notice
Reser’s Fine FoodsFood & BeveragesItem #404637 Use by Dates: 9/13/2025 9/16/2025 9/18/2025 9/19/2025 9/20/2025 9/21/2025 9/23/2025 9/24/2025 9/25/2025 9/26/2025 9/27/2025 9/28/2025 9/29/2025 9/30/2025 10/1/2025 10/2/2025 10/3/2025 10/4/2025

Source-backed recall notice

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Official source
FDA FOOD
Recall date
September 26, 2025
Status
ACTIVE
Severity
8/10

Quick Facts at a Glance

Recall Date
September 26, 2025
Hazard Level
HIGH
Brand
Reser’s Fine Foods
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

  1. 1Stop using the product until you confirm whether it is included in the recall.
  2. 2Compare the product label, model number, UPC, color, size, and purchase location against the identifiers below.
  3. 3Follow the official remedy from FDA - Food Safety; save photos, receipts, labels, and correspondence before contacting the company.
  4. 4If the product could harm a child, older adult, pet, or patient, move it out of reach immediately.

Check these identifiers

Brand
Reser’s Fine Foods
Product type
Salad Kit
Model numbers
Item #404637 Use by Dates: 9/13/2025 9/16/2025 9/18/2025 9/19/2025 9/20/2025 9/21/2025 9/23/2025 9/24/2025 9/25/2025 9/26/2025 9/27/2025 9/28/2025 9/29/2025 9/30/2025 10/1/2025 10/2/2025 10/3/2025 10/4/2025
Sold at
Multiple Retailers
Where affected
Nationwide

Recall Timeline

Key dates and source checks for this recall record.

  1. Recall announced

    September 26, 2025

  2. Reported by FDA FOOD

    October 29, 2025

  3. RecallRadar source check

    April 18, 2026

  4. Consumer action

    Use the official remedy and keep documentation.

Hazard Information

Salad Kits are recalled due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.

What You Should Do

Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it. Contact Reser's Fine Foods, Inc. for refund or replacement information. Notification method: Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit

About This Product

Prepared meal kit containing Bowtie Pasta with Basil Pesto. Bought for convenience. Used as a perishable, refrigerated item.

Industry Context

This recall is part of a broader pattern of perishable refrigerated foods with Listeria concerns.

Real-World Impact

Consumers face potential foodborne illness. Refund or replacement offered. Time to process refunds 4-6 weeks.

Practical Guidance

How to identify if yours is affected

  1. Review use-by dates 9/13/2025 through 10/4/2025

Where to find product info

Look on packaging for item number, UPC, and use-by dates.

What timeline to expect

Refunds/replacements typically processed in 4-6 weeks.

If the manufacturer is unresponsive

  • Document attempts to contact company
  • File a recall report with FDA if needed

How to prevent similar issues

  • Buy perishable items closer to use-by date
  • Keep raw and ready-to-eat foods separate
  • Follow FDA/USDA safe handling guidelines

Documentation advice

Keep packaging, receipts, and any correspondence for records

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Product Details

Brand: Reser’s Fine Foods. Item: Basil Pesto Bowtie Pasta Kit Item V. UPC: 13454 38053. Net weight: 10.5625 lbs. Perishable refrigerated product. Item 404637. Cases: 3,252. Distribution: AZ, CA, CO, TX (Item 404637). Item 404736 distributed in AZ, CA, CO, UT, WA. Item 404284 distributed in AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IN, MD, MO, OR, PA, TX, UT, WA. Use by Dates: 9/13/2025 through 10/4/2025.

Reported Incidents

No injuries or incidents have been reported in the provided data.

Key Facts

  • Use by Dates 9/13/2025 to 10/4/2025
  • Distributions: AZ, CA, CO, TX (404637); AZ, CA, CO, UT, WA (404736); AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IN, MD, MO,
  • Perishable refrigerated kit containing Bowtie Pasta with Basil Pesto

Safety Guide

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Safety Assessment

Risk LevelHIGH
Severity Score
8/ 10
Affected Groups
GENERALPREGNANTINFANTSCHILDREN
Injury Types
POISONINGELECTRICALLACERATIONSUFFOCATIONOTHER

Product Details

Model Numbers
Item #404637 Use by Dates: 9/13/2025 9/16/2025 9/18/2025 9/19/2025 9/20/2025 9/21/2025 9/23/2025 9/24/2025 9/25/2025 9/26/2025 9/27/2025 9/28/2025 9/29/2025 9/30/2025 10/1/2025 10/2/2025 10/3/2025 10/4/2025
Affected States
Nationwide
Report Date
October 29, 2025
Source Agency
FDA - Food Safety
Recall Status
ACTIVE

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