US EditionKroger Recalls Pasta Salad Bowls over Potential Listeria Contamination
The recall affects two pasta salads sold in 1,860 Kroger stores due to possible Listeria contamination from Nate's Fine Foods in California, officials said.
- Kroger pulled two varieties of deli pasta salads from 1,860 stores in over 28 states—one featuring basil pesto and bowtie noodles, and the other with smoked mozzarella and penne—sold between August 29 and October 2, 2025, due to a risk of listeria contamination.
- The recall followed notifications from Fresh Creative Foods, the salad kit supplier, alerting Kroger to a recall by Nate's Fine Foods of pasta ingredients possibly contaminated with listeria.
- The affected salads were sold in deli sections and included products distributed in states such as Illinois, Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana.
- Kroger reported that, so far, no one has become sick or harmed by these products, and advised customers that they may return the items for a complete refund or exchange.
- Officials advise that Listeria monocytogenes can cause severe illness, especially in pregnant people or those with compromised immune systems, and urge customers not to consume recalled salads.
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Kroger recalls pasta salads over possible listeria contamination
Kroger has recalled two types of pasta salads because of possible listeria contamination.The recall includes Basil Pesto Bowtie Salad and Smoked Mozzarella Penne Salad, which were sold in the deli section at 1,860 stores across more than two dozen states.The pesto salads were sold from Sept. 6 through Oct. 2, while the smoked mozzarella salads were sold from Aug. 29 through Oct. 2.RELATED STORY | Multistate listeria outbreak tied to pasta meals …
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