Kroger Voluntarily Recalls Two Varieties of Deli Pasta Salads Because of Possible Health Risk

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Kroger (NYSE: KR) voluntarily recalled two deli pasta salads — Basil Pesto Bowtie Salad and Smoked Mozzarella Penne Salad — sold between Aug 29, 2025 and Oct 2, 2025 at deli counters and grab‑n‑go cases in 1,860 Kroger Family of Stores across 26 states.

The recall follows Fresh Creative Foods' supplier Nate's Fine Foods recalling bowtie and penne pasta for possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. No illnesses have been reported to date. Kroger removed affected items, activated customer notification via receipt messages and emails, and offers full refunds or replacements.

Customers with concerns may call 1‑800‑KROGERS (Mon–Fri 8:00 a.m.–12:00 a.m. ET; Sat–Sun 8:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m. ET).

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Kroger recalled two deli pasta-salad SKUs sold across 1,860 stores after supplier-initiated recalls for possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination; no illnesses reported.

The recall covers Basil Pesto Bowtie Salad and Smoked Mozzarella Penne Salad sold between Aug 29, 2025 and Oct 2, 2025 at Kroger-family banners in multiple states and follows supplier notifications on Sep 26 and Oct 1, 2025. Removal from shelves and customer alerts were initiated and Kroger offers full refunds or replacements.

What it means: Kroger acted on supplier recalls and removed affected items from 1,860 stores; the supplier chain traces to Nate's Fine Foods via Fresh Creative Foods. Why it matters: Listeria risks trigger regulatory and consumer-safety protocols and can prompt costs for product, logistics, and customer communications even when no illnesses are reported.

Monitorable detail: affected sale dates are listed as Aug 29, 2025 through Oct 2, 2025 for the listed UPCs and formats.

CINCINNATI, Oct. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR), said today it has recalled Basil Pesto Bowtie Salad and Smoked Mozzarella Penne Salad that was sold in the Kroger Family of Stores in following 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 and WV.  This follows a recall initiated by Fresh Creative Foods, due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination of the pasta ingredient that was manufactured by Nate's Fine Foods of Roseville, CA.

Listeria monocytogenes is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women. No reports of illness or injury have been reported to date.  Anyone concerned about an illness should contact a healthcare provider.

The item was sold from the deli full and self-service cases at 1,860 Kroger Family of Stores locations under the following banners: Kroger, Baker's, City Market, Dillons, Fred Meyer, Fry's, Gerbes, King Soopers, Payless, Ralphs and Smith's.  Kroger has removed these items from store shelves and initiated their customer recall notification system that alerts customers who may have purchased recalled products through register receipt tape messages and email alerts.  For a complete list of product label images, click here.

Product	UPC	CODE	Size
BASIL PESTO BOWTIE PASTA SALAD	217573-10000	SOLD ON: SEP 6 2025 <thru> OCT 2 2025	Random Weight sold at deli service counter
BASIL PESTO BOWTIE PASTA SALAD	217573-20000	SOLD ON: SEP 6 2025 <thru> OCT 2 2025	Random Weight Grab-n-Go packages sold in Deli Dept.
SMOKED MOZZARELLA PENNE SALAD	227573-10000	SOLD ON: AUG 29 2025 <thru> OCT 2 2025	Random Weight sold at deli service counter
SMOKED MOZZARELLA PENNE SALAD	227573-20000	SOLD ON: AUG 29 2025 <thru> OCT 2 2025	Random Weight Grab-n-Go packages sold in Deli Dept.

The Kroger Family of Stores was notified on September 26 by the salad kit supplier, Fresh Creative Foods, that the supplier of the kit's pasta ingredient, Nate's Fine Foods, had recalled the bowtie pasta due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.   This recall affected 24 Smith's stores in AZ, NM, and NV.   On October 1, Kroger was again notified by Fresh Creative Foods, that the supplier for the kit's pasta ingredient, Nate's Fine Foods, was recalling additional dates of the bowtie pasta as well as penne pasta items due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Customers who have purchased the product described above should not consume it and should return it to a store for a full refund or replacement.

Customers who have questions may contact Kroger at 1-800-KROGERS, Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. ET to 12:00 a.m. ET, and Saturday through Sunday 8:00 a.m. ET to 9:00 p.m. ET.

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FAQ

Which Kroger (KR) deli pasta salads were recalled on October 4, 2025?

Kroger recalled Basil Pesto Bowtie Salad and Smoked Mozzarella Penne Salad sold Aug 29–Oct 2, 2025.

Why did Kroger (KR) recall the pasta salads on Oct 4, 2025?

The recall follows Nate's Fine Foods' pasta recall for possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

How many Kroger (KR) stores were affected by the Oct 4, 2025 recall?

Affected items were sold in 1,860 Kroger Family of Stores across 26 states.

Have any illnesses been reported from Kroger's (KR) recalled pasta salads?

No reports of illness or injury have been reported to date.

What should customers do if they bought the recalled Kroger (KR) pasta salads?

Do not consume the product; return it to any store for a full refund or replacement.

How can customers contact Kroger (KR) about the Oct 4, 2025 deli salad recall?

Call 1‑800‑KROGERS (Mon–Fri 8:00 a.m.–12:00 a.m. ET; Sat–Sun 8:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m. ET).