Basil Pesto Bowtie Pasta Salad
Recalled by The Kroger Co
Food recall
The Kroger Co
Class I — most serious
There is a reasonable chance that using this product could cause serious health problems or death.
The Kroger Co has recalled Basil Pesto Bowtie Pasta Salad, according to data published by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The recall was reported on October 29, 2025 and was initiated on September 26, 2025. It is classified as a Class I recall, which means there is a reasonable chance that using this product could cause serious health problems or death.
Below is a plain-English summary of what was recalled, why it was recalled, how to tell whether you have the affected product, and what steps you can take. For the complete and most current details, you can view the FDA record linked further down this page.
What was recalled?
This recall covers Basil Pesto Bowtie Pasta Salad, with approximately 5,567.4 lbs. affected. The company behind the recall is The Kroger Co, based in Cincinnati, OH. The FDA describes the product as: “Basil Pesto Bowtie Pasta Salad, packaged in plastic containers with various weights, with UPC 217573-1XXXX (sold at deli service counters) or UPC 217573-2XXXX (sold as Grab-n-Go packages in deli departments), under the banners Kroger, Baker's, City Market, Di…”
According to the official notice, the recalled product was sold at Kroger stores. If you shop there, check your purchases against the details below.
Why was Basil Pesto Bowtie Pasta Salad recalled?
According to the FDA, the stated reason for the recall is: “Store-made deli items contain a pasta ingredient that was recalled due to potential Listeria monocytogenes.” In plain terms, this recall relates to Listeria.
Listeria monocytogenes is a bacterium that can grow even at refrigerator temperatures, which makes it a particular concern in ready-to-eat foods. Health authorities warn that it can cause a serious infection called listeriosis, and that pregnant people, newborns, older adults, and those with weakened immune systems are especially vulnerable. This is why products potentially contaminated with Listeria are often recalled quickly.
What should you do?
If you think you may have bought Basil Pesto Bowtie Pasta Salad, compare it against the product description and identifying codes (Sold On: Sep 6 2025 through Oct 2 2025) before using it.
The general guidance for a matching product is to stop using it and follow the instructions in the official FDA recall notice, which may include a repair, replacement, refund, or safe disposal. When in doubt, contact The Kroger Co or your local health authority.
About this recall
This recall was distributed in OH. RecallRadar summarizes recall information from public FDA data to make it easier to understand. We are an independent service and are not affiliated with the FDA or any government agency, so please always refer to the official source for the authoritative record — and note the “last synced” date shown on this page, since recall details can change over time.
Who this recall affects
This recall matters most to pregnant people, newborns, adults over 65, and people with weakened immune systems. Listeria is unusual because it can grow at refrigerator temperatures, and health authorities consider it especially serious during pregnancy.
The official notice names Kroger among the places this product was sold, so if you shop there it's worth a look in your kitchen, pantry, or garage.
What Listeria actually means
Listeria monocytogenes is a bacterium that can grow even at refrigerator temperatures, which makes it a particular concern in ready-to-eat foods. Health authorities warn that it can cause a serious infection called listeriosis, and that pregnant people, newborns, older adults, and those with weakened immune systems are especially vulnerable. This is why products potentially contaminated with Listeria are often recalled quickly.
In this case, the concern applies specifically to Basil Pesto Bowtie Pasta Salad from The Kroger Co — not to the wider category of products. Similar items from other brands aren't part of this recall.
How to check whether you have it
On packaged food, lot codes and best-by dates are usually printed in small date-coding ink on the side seam, the bottom of the package, or near the top seal — not on the front label. The UPC barcode is on the back or bottom.
Compare what you find against the identifying details in this recall: Sold On: Sep 6 2025 through Oct 2 2025
What to do if you already bought it
Do not eat the product, even if it looks and smells normal — contamination is usually invisible.
Return it to the store for a refund, or throw it away in a sealed bag so pets and wildlife can't reach it.
If it touched other food or surfaces, wash those surfaces and your hands with hot soapy water. When in doubt, contact The Kroger Co or your local health department.
Full recall details
- Status
- Terminated
- Date reported
- October 29, 2025
- Recall started
- September 26, 2025
- Distributed in
- OH
What you can do
Check whether any product you have matches the description and codes above. If it does, stop using it and follow the instructions in the official recall notice. When in doubt, contact the company or your local health authority.
Quick answers
Why was Basil Pesto Bowtie Pasta Salad recalled?+
According to the FDA: Store-made deli items contain a pasta ingredient that was recalled due to potential Listeria mono…
How serious is this recall?+
Class I — most serious. There is a reasonable chance that using this product could cause serious health problems or death.
What should I do if I have Basil Pesto Bowtie Pasta Salad?+
Compare your product against the description and identifying codes on this page. If it matches, stop using it and follow the instructions in the official recall notice — this usually means returning it for a refund or discarding it. When in doubt, contact the company or your local health authority.
Opens the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) data for this recall.
Recall number: H-0094-2026. Information last synced from the FDA on July 13, 2026.