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SevereFDA (Food)·H-0095-2026·Announced 2025-10-29

Smoked Mozzarella Penne Salad recalled due to Listeria contamination

Smoked Mozzarella Penne Salad sold at Kroger and affiliated stores has been recalled due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination in a pasta ingredient. The affected products were sold between August 29 and October 2, 2025.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: FDA Class I classification mandates a minimum severity score of 4. The product contains potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination, a high-risk foodborne pathogen.

Plain-English summary

Smoked Mozzarella Penne Salad packaged in plastic containers has been recalled by The Kroger Co. The product was sold at deli service counters under UPC 227573-1XXXX and as Grab-n-Go packages under UPC 227573-2XXXX at various retailer banners including Kroger, Baker's, City Market, Dillons, Fred Meyer, Fry's, Gerbes, King Soopers, Payless, Ralphs, and Smith's.

The recall was initiated because a pasta ingredient used in the salad contained potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Approximately 25,792 pounds of the product were distributed across 28 states: Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, Nevada, Ohio, Oregon, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Washington, and West Virginia. The affected product was sold from August 29, 2025 through October 2, 2025.

Consumers who purchased this product during the sale period should not consume it.

The recalled product

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
Manufacturer
The Kroger Co
Category
Food — Deli / Ready-to-Eat
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 (1)

  • Sold On: Aug 29 2025 through Oct 2 2025

Distribution

Distributed in 28 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
  • WV

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