Tue Oct 07 17:50:00 UTC 2025: **Summary:**
Kroger, the parent company of Smith’s and other grocery chains, has issued a voluntary recall of its Basil Pesto Bowtie Salad and Smoked Mozzarella Penne Salad due to potential Listeria contamination in the pasta. The recalled salads were sold in deli and self-service areas of Kroger-owned stores across more than two dozen states, including Utah. Customers who purchased these salads are advised to return them to the store for a full refund or replacement due to the risk of Listeria infection.
**News Article:**
**Kroger Recalls Two Deli Pasta Salads Over Listeria Concerns**
SALT LAKE CITY (October 26, 2023) – Kroger, the parent company of Smith’s Food and Drug and other grocery chains, announced a voluntary recall Monday of two popular deli pasta salads due to potential Listeria contamination. The recall affects Basil Pesto Bowtie Salad and Smoked Mozzarella Penne Salad sold in the deli and self-service sections of Kroger-owned stores in over two dozen states, including Utah, where Kroger operates Smith’s, Food 4 Less, and Fred Meyer stores.
The recall was initiated by Fresh Creative Foods, the supplier of the pasta ingredient, due to concerns over Listeria found in pasta produced by Nate’s Fine Foods of Roseville, Calif.
Listeria infection can cause symptoms like fever, headache, confusion, and loss of balance, with the most severe cases potentially emerging within two weeks of consuming contaminated food, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Kroger has removed the affected salads from its shelves and is notifying customers who may have purchased them through register receipt alerts and email. The company urges anyone who has purchased the recalled Basil Pesto Bowtie Salad or Smoked Mozzarella Penne Salad not to consume it and to return it to the store for a full refund or replacement.
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