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Albertsons Stores Recall Smoked Mozzarella Penne Salad Kit Over Listeria (2025)

Albertsons Companies LLC is recalling Smoked Mozzarella Penne Salad Kit sold under Safeway banners after routine testing found Listeria monocytogenes. The hazard comes from a recalled penne pasta ingredient used in the deli item. Consumers who purchased the product should not eat it and should contact Albertsons for refunds or replacements.

Official notice
Albertsons CompaniesFood & BeveragesSell Thru Dates: SEP 25 25 Thru OCT 4 25

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
Albertsons Companies
Category
Food & Beverages
Sold At
Multiple Retailers
Geographic Scope
Nationwide (50 states)
At-Risk Groups
GENERAL, PREGNANT, ELDERLY

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
Albertsons Companies
Product type
Pasta Salad Kit
Model numbers
Sell Thru Dates: SEP 25 25 Thru OCT 4 25
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

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

About This Product

The Smoked Mozzarella Penne Salad Kit is a store-made deli item assembled in-store and sold under various banners.

Why This Is Dangerous

The hazard stems from Listeria monocytogenes contamination in a penne pasta ingredient used in this product, posing a serious illness risk to consumers.

Industry Context

This recall is not described as part of a broader industry safety pattern.

Real-World Impact

Consumers must discard the item to avoid illness. Perishable deli items can lead to costly waste and require refunds.

Practical Guidance

How to identify if yours is affected

  1. Verify product name: Smoked Mozzarella Penne Salad Kit
  2. Check Sell Thru Dates: SEP 25 25 through OCT 4 25
  3. Identify banners: Safeway, Carrs-Safeway, Eagle

Where to find product info

Date codes and sell-thru information appear on the package alongside UPC and recall number H-0125-2026

What timeline to expect

Refunds or replacements are issued after verification; processing times vary by Albertsons.

If the manufacturer is unresponsive

  • File a formal complaint with the FDA or state health department
  • Reach out to consumer advocate services or your local health authority

How to prevent similar issues

  • Avoid store-made deli items with unclear sourcing
  • Always check Sell Thru Dates on deli products
  • Choose sealed, packaged items with clear ingredient lists
  • When in doubt, contact store customer service for confirmation before purchase

Documentation advice

Keep the product packaging, receipt, and any recall notices. Document dates of purchase and any communications.

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Product Details

Product: Smoked Mozzarella Penne Salad Kit UPC: 271876 ##### Sold at banners: Carrs-Safeway, Eagle, Safeway Distribution: AK, AR, AZ, CA, CO, HI, LA, NE, NM, NV, OK, SD, TX, UT, WY Sell Thru Dates: SEP 25 25 Thru OCT 4 25 Recall date: 2025-09-26 Manufacturer: Albertsons Companies LLC Status: ACTIVE Price: Unknown

Reported Incidents

No injuries or incidents have been reported.

Key Facts

  • Sell Thru Dates: SEP 25 25 Thru OCT 4 25
  • Distribution: AK, AR, AZ, CA, CO, HI, LA, NE, NM, NV, OK, SD, TX, UT, WY
  • Recall number: H-0125-2026
  • No injuries or incidents reported

Safety Guide

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Safety Assessment

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

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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