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Class I
The Kroger Co
Recall #H-0095-2026 · Initiated 2025-09-26
Plain-language summary
by FoodRecallsDB.infoWhat happened
Kroger is recalling Smoked Mozzarella Penne Salad from deli counters because a pasta ingredient may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause food poisoning. This is a serious recall classified as Class I.
Who is at risk
Anyone who ate this product could be at risk, but pregnant women, young children, elderly people, and those with weakened immune systems are especially vulnerable to serious illness from Listeria.
What to do
Check if you purchased this salad from any Kroger-banner store (including Baker's, City Market, King Soopers, Ralphs, and others listed) and don't eat it. Throw away any containers you have, or return them to your store for a refund. Contact your doctor if you experience fever, muscle aches, or gastrointestinal symptoms within 2-3 weeks of consumption.
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 for recall
Store-made deli items contain a pasta ingredient that was recalled due to potential Listeria monocytogenes
Quantity affected
25,792 lbs.
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
Lot / code info
Sold On: Aug 29 2025 through Oct 2 2025
Voluntary / mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Initial notification
E-Mail
Terminated
2026-03-06
Recalling firm
The Kroger Co
1014 Vine St
Cincinnati, OH 45202-1141
United States
Recall classification
Most serious. Reasonable probability that the product will cause serious health consequences or death.
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