The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·H-0086-2026·Announced 2025-10-29

Smoked Mozzarella Penne Salad Recalled for Potential Listeria Contamination

Giant Eagle is recalling Smoked Mozzarella Penne Salad due to potential listeria contamination. The affected product was distributed in Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana, and Maryland.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: FDA Class I classification indicates a reasonable probability of serious adverse health consequences or death. Listeria monocytogenes is a high-risk pathogen capable of causing severe illness and death, particularly in vulnerable populations.

Plain-English summary

Giant Eagle, Inc. is recalling Smoked Mozzarella Penne Salad-Small, a refrigerated ready-to-eat salad, due to potential listeria contamination. The recalled product is sold in a 4 lbs 8 oz clamshell and bowl container with UPC 246511000000.

The affected product was distributed in Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana, and Maryland. Products packed on October 2, 2025, with a sell-by date of October 3, 2025, are included in the recall. A total of 27 lbs of the product was distributed.

Listeria monocytogenes can cause serious illness or life-threatening infection in vulnerable populations, including pregnant women, young children, and people with compromised immune systems. Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it and should discard it or return it to the point of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Smoked Mozzarella Penne Salad-Small, Clam shell and Bowl, 4 lbs 8 oz, Individual Unit, Keep Refrigerated, UPC 246511000000
Manufacturer
Giant Eagle, Inc.
Hazard
  • listeria

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (3)

  • Packed On: Oct 02
  • 25 Sell By: Oct 03
  • 25

Distribution

Distributed in 4 states:

  • IN
  • MD
  • OH
  • PA