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Albertsons Companies LLC Basil Pesto Bowtie Pasta Salad recall: Listeria monocytogenes. Albertson's store-made deli items contain a recalled

Recall published 12 months ago

Listeria monocytogenes. Albertson's store-made deli items contain a recalled bowtie pasta ingredient which was recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes.

The hazard: Listeria contamination

This is a Listeria recall, so the usual kitchen tests do not apply — the bacteria grow in a cold fridge and leave no smell, no cloudiness and no off taste.

What the notice says: Listeria monocytogenes. Albertson's store-made deli items contain a recalled bowtie pasta ingredient which was recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes.

Why it matters: Listeria monocytogenes is unusual among foodborne bacteria because it keeps growing at refrigerator temperature. A contaminated pack does not become safer for sitting in the cold, and it will look, smell and taste completely normal.

Symptoms and when to call a doctor

Listeriosis is mild or silent in most healthy adults, but it is serious for pregnant people, newborns, adults over 65 and anyone whose immune system is suppressed. The CDC describes intestinal illness as diarrhoea and vomiting, and invasive illness as fever, muscle aches, headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance or convulsions. In pregnancy it can cause miscarriage, stillbirth or infection in the newborn even when the parent feels only mildly unwell. Symptoms can start within a day or not appear for weeks, so tell any doctor you see that you ate a recalled product and give them the date.

This page is general information, not medical advice. If you feel unwell, a clinician who can see you is the only person able to judge your case.

Recall details

Recall number
H-0118-2026
Published
October 29, 2025
Risk level
Class I
Status
Terminated
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
Albertsons Companies LLC
Product type
Fresh produce
Units affected
Unknown
Distribution
Alaska, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Louisiana, Nebraska, New Mexico, Nevada, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Wyoming
Sold at
Albertsons, Safeway, Vons
Made in
United States
Lot / code info
Sell Thru Dates: SEP 8 25 Thru OCT 4 25
UPC codes
294921

Products covered by this recall

Basil Pesto Bowtie Pasta Salad, UPC 294921 #####. Product was made in-store with store generated scale label applied to the container. Sold under store banners Albertsons, Pavilions, Randalls, Safeway, Tom Thumb, and Vons in AR, AZ, CA, CO, LA, NE, NM, NV, OK, SD, TX, UT, and WY.

What to do about Listeria

Albertsons Companies LLC — This is a Listeria recall, so the usual kitchen tests do not apply — the bacteria grow in a cold fridge and leave no smell, no cloudiness and no off taste.

  1. Do not eat it and do not open a sealed pack to inspect it — opening it only spreads the bacteria around your kitchen.
  2. Throw it out in a sealed bag, or return it to the store. Either is accepted; what matters is that nobody else eats it.
  3. Wash and then sanitise anything the food touched: the fridge shelf and drawer, chopping boards, knives, counters and your hands. Listeria colonises cold surfaces and can survive there after the food is gone.
  4. If anyone in the household is pregnant, over 65 or immunocompromised, call a clinician for advice even if nobody feels ill. That conversation is quick and it is the whole point of a Listeria recall.

Getting a refund without the pack

The commonest reason people skip the refund is that they have already thrown the item away. That rarely matters.

  • A photo of the label and lot code is accepted by most grocers, and so is a card statement line showing the purchase.
  • Store credit is often offered first. You can ask for the original payment method instead, and it is normally granted.
  • No photo either? Ask anyway. Grocery chains settle recall refunds at the service desk because disputing them costs more than paying them.
  • For a multi-pack or a case, ask for the full purchase price rather than a per-unit figure — the recall covers what you paid.

Company contact: Albertsons Companies LLC — 250 E Park Center Blvd, Boise, ID, 83726-0020

The official notice

This page summarises a notice published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The agency notice is the authoritative version — read it before you act, and treat it as the final word if anything here looks different.

Open the FDA — Food & cosmetics enforcement record U.S. Food and Drug Administration recalls

Questions people ask about this recall

Why was Albertsons Companies LLC fresh produce recalled?

Listeria monocytogenes. Albertson's store-made deli items contain a recalled bowtie pasta ingredient which was recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes. Listeria monocytogenes. Albertson's store-made deli items contain a recalled bowtie pasta ingredient which was recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes.

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

The notice does not publish package codes for this recall. Compare the product name, size and the purchase window against the official FDA — Food & cosmetics enforcement record, and contact the company if you are unsure.

What should I do with it right now?

Do not eat it and do not open a sealed pack to inspect it — opening it only spreads the bacteria around your kitchen.

Can I get my money back?

A photo of the label and lot code is accepted by most grocers, and so is a card statement line showing the purchase.

Which states were affected?

The notice lists Alaska, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Louisiana, Nebraska, New Mexico, Nevada, Oklahoma, South Dakota and others.

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