Nationwide Recall: Albertsons Warns Shoppers of Listeria Threat in Popular Deli Pasta Salads

Albertsons Issues Nationwide Recall of Deli Items Containing Bowtie Pasta Over Listeria Concerns

Staff Reporter | iSkyNews.com (ISC News)

Published October 2nd, 2025

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a voluntary recall by Albertsons Companies affecting a wide range of store-made deli items containing bowtie pasta, due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

The recall, issued on September 29, 2025, follows an ingredient recall by Fresh Creative Foods, a division of Reser’s Fine Foods, Inc. The bowtie pasta in question was manufactured by Nate’s Fine Foods of Roseville, California, and supplied to Albertsons stores nationwide.

Products Affected

The recalled items include a variety of bowtie pasta salads and ready-to-eat meals sold under several Albertsons-owned store banners, including:

Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Pavilions, Randalls, Tom Thumb, Carrs-Safeway, Amigos, Andronico’s, Market Street, and Pak ‘N Save.

The products were distributed in multiple states, including Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Louisiana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, and Wyoming.

Product Recall Summary: Bowtie Pasta Salads and Meals Affected by Listeria Recall

Below is a simplified breakdown of the Albertsons Companies voluntary recall involving deli items containing bowtie pasta. The recalled products were sold under multiple store brands across several U.S. states.

🥗 Recalled Products and Locations

1. READY MEALS Pesto Bowtie Pasta Salad

UPC: 27133000000
Sell-Through Dates: Sept 13–29, 2025
Stores: Albertsons, Safeway
States: Colorado, Nebraska, New Mexico, South Dakota, Wyoming

2. Basil Pesto Bowtie Pasta Salad

UPC: 29492100000
Sell-Through Dates: Sept 13–29, 2025
Stores: Albertsons, Safeway
States: Colorado, Nebraska, New Mexico, South Dakota, Wyoming

3. READY MEALS Pesto Bowtie Pasta Salad

UPC: 27133000000
Sell-Through Dates: Sept 8–26, 2025
Stores: Albertsons, Pavilions, Safeway, Vons
States: Arizona, California, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas, Utah

4. Basil Pesto Bowtie Pasta Salad

UPC: 29492100000
Sell-Through Dates: Sept 8–26, 2025
Stores: Albertsons, Pavilions, Safeway, Vons
States: Arizona, California, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas, Utah

5. READY MEALS Pesto Bowtie Pasta Salad

UPC: 27133000000
Sell-Through Dates: Sept 20–29, 2025
Stores: Albertsons, Randalls, Tom Thumb
States: Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Texas

6. Basil Pesto Bowtie Pasta Salad

UPC: 29492100000
Sell-Through Dates: Sept 20–29, 2025
Stores: Albertsons, Randalls, Tom Thumb
States: Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Texas

7. Basil Pesto Bowtie Pasta Salad

UPC: 21649200000
Sell-Through Dates: Sept 11–29, 2025
Stores: Safeway, Andronico’s Community Markets, Vons, Pak ‘N Save
States: California, Hawaii, Nevada

8. Grilled Chicken & Basil Pasta (Extra Large)

UPC: 21303500000
Sell-Through Dates: Sept 18–29, 2025
Stores: Carrs-Safeway, Eagle, Safeway
States: Alaska

9. READY MEALS Basil Pesto Bowtie Salad

UPC: 29130800000
Sell-Through Dates: Sept 18–29, 2025
Stores: Carrs-Safeway, Eagle, Safeway
States: Alaska

10. READY MEALS Spinach Bowtie Pasta Salad

UPC: 21142600000
Sell-Through Dates: Sept 16–26, 2025
Stores: United, Amigos, Market Street, Albertsons Market
States: New Mexico, Texas

11. READY MEALS Basil Bowtie Pasta Salad

UPC: 21191300000
Sell-Through Dates: Sept 16–29, 2025
Stores: United, Amigos, Market Street, Albertsons Market
States: New Mexico, Texas

🧾 Consumer Guidance:
If you purchased any of these products, do not eat them. Return them to your store for a full refund or dispose of them safely.

☎️ Contact: Albertsons Customer Service — 1-877-723-3929 (Mon–Fri, 5 a.m.–9 p.m. PST)

⚠️ Reminder: Listeria can survive in refrigerated environments — clean and sanitize any surfaces that came into contact with these recalled products.

Health Concerns

According to the FDA, Listeria monocytogenes can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections, particularly in young children, the elderly, and those with weakened immune systems. While healthy individuals may experience temporary symptoms such as fever, nausea, and diarrhea, Listeria infection can lead to miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.

At this time, no illnesses or injuries have been reported in connection with the recalled products.

What is Listeria monocytogenes contamination?

Listeria monocytogenes is a type of harmful bacteria that can contaminate food and cause a serious infection known as listeriosis. This contamination often occurs in ready-to-eat foods, including deli meats, soft cheeses, salads, and refrigerated items like pasta or sandwiches.

Unlike many other bacteria, Listeria can survive and grow at cold temperatures, even inside refrigerators. When consumed, it can lead to fever, muscle aches, nausea, diarrhea, and other flu-like symptoms.

While healthy people usually recover quickly, Listeria poses a high risk to pregnant women, newborns, older adults, and those with weakened immune systems, where it can lead to severe illness, miscarriages, or even death.

What Consumers Should Do

Consumers who purchased any of the affected products are urged not to consume them. Instead, they should dispose of the items or return them to the store for a full refund. The FDA also recommends cleaning and sanitizing any surfaces or containers that may have come in contact with the recalled products, since Listeria can survive refrigeration and spread easily.

For questions or concerns, consumers can contact Albertsons Companies’ Customer Service Center at 1-877-723-3929, Monday through Friday from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. PST.

Bottom Line

The recall serves as a reminder of the ongoing vigilance required in food safety and production oversight. While no illnesses have been reported, health officials urge customers to take the recall seriously and check their refrigerators for affected deli products.

📅 Company Announcement Date: September 29, 2025
📢 FDA Publish Date: September 30, 2025
🏢 Company: Albertsons Companies
⚠️ Reason: Possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination
📦 Product Type: Bowtie Pasta Salads and Meals

Stay tuned to iSkyNews.com for updates and future recall information from the FDA.

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