Pasta Salad Recall: The Kroger Co Smoked Mozzarella Penne
Announced 2025-10-29 · FDA
The Kroger Co is recalling Smoked Mozzarella Penne Salad packaged in plastic containers with UPC 227573-1XXXX (deli service counters) and UPC 227573-2XXXX (Grab-n-Go), sold under Kroger banners. About 25,792 lbs were distributed to 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 between Aug 29, 2025 and Oct 2, 2025. The recall is due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes in a pasta ingredient; the FDA is the recalling agency.
| Brand | The Kroger Co |
|---|---|
| Product | Smoked Mozzarella Penne Salad, packaged in plastic containers with various weights, with UPC 227573-1XXXX (sold at deli service counters) or UPC 227573-2XXXX (sold as Grab-n-Go packages in deli departments), under the banners Kroger, Baker's, City Market, Dillons, Fred Meyer, Fry's, Gerbes, King Soopers, Payless, Ralphs and Smith's |
| Reason | Store-made deli items contain a pasta ingredient that was recalled due to potential Listeria monocytogenes |
| Severity | critical |
| Units affected | 5567 |
| Distribution | 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 |
| Agency | FDA |
| Recall / campaign no. | Sold On: Aug 29 2025 through Oct 2 2025 |
WHAT YOU SHOULD DO
- Do not eat this product.
- Discard any remaining portions or return to the store for a refund.
- Check if you have UPCs 227573-1XXXX or 227573-2XXXX and separate recalled items from other foods.
- If you have consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your healthcare provider.
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