Quick Facts at a Glance
- Recall Date
- September 26, 2025
- Hazard Level
- HIGH
- Brand
- Kroger
- 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
- Kroger
- Product type
- Pasta Salad
- 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
Store-made deli items contain a pasta ingredient that was recalled due to potential Listeria monocytogenes
What You Should Do
Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it. Contact The Kroger Co for refund or replacement information. Notification method: E-Mail
About This Product
Smoked Mozzarella Penne Salad is a store-made deli item sold in Kroger banners. It includes pasta and smoked mozzarella and is sold in deli counters and Grab-n-Go containers.
Why This Is Dangerous
A pasta ingredient in the deli items was recalled due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. Listeria can cause serious illness in some populations.
Industry Context
This recall is not part of a broader industry pattern.
Real-World Impact
The recall covers 25,792 lbs distributed across 28 states. No injuries reported to date. Consumers should avoid the product and seek refunds.
Practical Guidance
How to identify if yours is affected
- Check UPC codes 227573-1XXXX or 227573-2XXXX.
- Verify purchase location as Kroger banners with deli service counters or Grab-n-Go packages.
- Check sale dates Aug 29, 2025 through Oct 2, 2025.
Where to find product info
UPC is on the product label and packaging; purchase date and store are listed on receipt.
What timeline to expect
Refunds or replacements are typically processed within 4-6 weeks after eligibility confirmation.
If the manufacturer is unresponsive
- File a complaint with the FDA if the company is not responding.
- Reach out to Kroger customer service for escalation.
- Consult consumer protection agencies if needed.
How to prevent similar issues
- Check recall notices before purchasing deli items.
- Review UPC codes on packaging for recalls.
- Choose deli items with clear sell-by dates and verified freshness.
Documentation advice
Keep the packaging, proof of purchase, and all correspondence with Kroger for records.
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Product Details
Product: Smoked Mozzarella Penne Salad UPC: 227573-1XXXX (deli service counters) or 227573-2XXXX (Grab-n-Go in deli) Sold at banners: Kroger, Baker's, City Market, Dillons, Fred Meyer, Fry's, Gerbes, King Soopers, Payless, Ralphs and Smith's Sold dates: Aug 29, 2025 through Oct 2, 2025 Distribution states: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, GA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MI, MO, MS, MT, NE, NM, NV, OH, OR, SC, TN, TX, UT, WA, WV Quantity recalled: 25,792 lbs Recall date: 2025-09-26 Status: Active Hazard: Listeria monocytogenes Remedy: Refund or replacement Notes: Recalled items were store-made deli items; l
Reported Incidents
No injuries or incidents have been reported.
Key Facts
- UPC 227573-1XXXX and 227573-2XXXX
- Sold August 29, 2025 to October 2, 2025
- Distribution across 28 states
- Active recall as of 2025-10-29
- Listeria monocytogenes hazard
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