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Albertsons Store-Made Ready Meals Smoked Mozzarella Penne Pasta Salad Recalled for Listeria monocyt—

Albertsons Companies is recalling Ready Meals Smoked Mozzarella Penne Pasta Salad sold under Carrs-Safeway, Eagle and Safeway banners in Alaska and 14 other states after the FDA linked the product to Listeria monocytogenes. The in-store Penne pasta ingredient recall prompted the action. Consumers should not eat the product and should contact Albertsons Companies LLC for refund or replacement.

Quick Facts at a Glance

Recall Date
September 26, 2025
Hazard Level
HIGH
Brand
Albertsons Companies
Category
Food & Beverages
Sold At
CVS, Walmart...
Geographic Scope
Nationwide (50 states)
At-Risk Groups
GENERAL, PREGNANT, ELDERLY

Hazard Information

Listeria monocytogenes. Albertson's store-made deli items contain a recalled Penne 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

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About This Product

Store-made deli items often include ready-to-eat salads sold in supermarkets. This recall concerns a Penne pasta ingredient used in a salad prepared by Albertsons banner stores.

Why This Is Dangerous

Listeria monocytogenes can cause serious illness in vulnerable populations if ingested. The recalled ingredient led to exposure risk in the prepared salad.

Industry Context

This recall is not described as part of a broader industry pattern in the provided data.

Real-World Impact

Consumers who purchased the item should avoid consumption and seek refund or replacement. Illness risk is higher for pregnant people, older adults, and immunocompromised individuals.

Practical Guidance

How to identify if yours is affected

  1. Confirm product is Ready Meals Smoked Mozzarella Penne Pasta Salad sold under Carrs-Safeway, Eagle or Safeway banners.
  2. Check sell-thru dates SEP 25 25 through OCT 4 25 on packaging.
  3. Look for UPC 291298##### and store banner on the label.

Where to find product info

FDA enforcement report H-0126-2026 and Albertsons recall notices.

What timeline to expect

Refund or replacement typically processed within 4-6 weeks after filing.

If the manufacturer is unresponsive

  • Escalate to consumer protection agencies if the company is slow to respond.
  • File a complaint with the CPSC if the issue affects consumer safety.
  • Consider legal counsel for significant financial loss or repeated nonresponse.

How to prevent similar issues

  • Always check recall notices before consuming store-made deli items.
  • Ask for ingredient lists and batch information when buying deli salads.
  • Look for recall labeling and avoid products with vague sell-thru dates.

Documentation advice

Keep packaging, receipt, and recall notice. Document communications with the company and retain dates.

Product Details

Product: Ready Meals Smoked Mozzarella Penne Pasta Salad Sold under banners: Carrs-Safeway, Eagle, Safeway Distributor: Albertsons Companies Sell-Thru Dates on model: SEP 25 25 Thru OCT 4 25 UPC: 291298##### Distribution: AK, AR, AZ, CA, CO, HI, LA, NE, NM, NV, OK, SD, TX, UT, WY Recall Date: 2025-09-26 Status: Active Class: I Hazard: Listeria monocytogenes Source: FDA enforcement H-0126-2026

Reported Incidents

No injuries or incidents have been reported.

Key Facts

  • Sell-Thru Dates: SEP 25 25 Thru OCT 4 25
  • Affects AK, AR, AZ, CA, CO, HI, LA, NE, NM, NV, OK, SD, TX, UT, WY
  • Banners: Carrs-Safeway, Eagle, Safeway
  • Hazard: Listeria monocytogenes
  • Recall Date: 2025-09-26
  • Status: Active

Safety Guide

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Safety Assessment

Risk LevelHIGH
Severity Score
8/ 10
Affected Groups
GENERALPREGNANTELDERLYINFANTSCHILDREN
Injury Types
POISONING

Product Classification

Product TypePasta Salad (Store-made Ready-to-Eat)
Sold At
CVSWalmartTargetMultiple RetailersUnknown

Product Details

Model Numbers
Sell Thru Dates: SEP 25 25 Thru OCT 4 25
Affected States
Nationwide
Report Date
October 29, 2025
Source Agency
FDA - Food Safety
Recall Status
ACTIVE

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