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High RiskReported October 29, 2025

Ready Meals Smoked Mozzarella With Hot Links Extra Large

Recalled by Albertsons Companies LLC

Sold at:SafewayAlbertsons

Food recall

Albertsons Companies LLC

Class I — most serious

There is a reasonable chance that using this product could cause serious health problems or death.

Albertsons Companies LLC has recalled Ready Meals Smoked Mozzarella With Hot Links Extra Large, 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 Ready Meals Smoked Mozzarella With Hot Links Extra Large, with approximately Unknown affected. The company behind the recall is Albertsons Companies LLC, based in Boise, ID. The FDA describes the product as: “Ready Meals Smoked Mozzarella With Hot Links Extra Large, UPC 200003 #####. Product was made in-store with store generated scale label applied to the container. Sold under store banners Carrs-Safeway, Eagle, and Safeway in AK”

According to the official notice, the recalled product was sold at Safeway & Albertsons. If you shop there, check your purchases against the details below.

Why was Ready Meals Smoked Mozzarella With Hot Links Extra Large recalled?

According to the FDA, the stated reason for the recall is: “Listeria monocytogenes. Albertson's store-made deli items contain a recalled Penne pasta ingredient which was recalled due to 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 Ready Meals Smoked Mozzarella With Hot Links Extra Large, compare it against the product description and identifying codes (Sell Thru Dates: SEP 25 25 Thru OCT 4 25) 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 Albertsons Companies LLC or your local health authority.

About this recall

This recall was distributed in ID. 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 Safeway & Albertsons 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 Ready Meals Smoked Mozzarella With Hot Links Extra Large from Albertsons Companies LLC — 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: Sell Thru Dates: SEP 25 25 Thru OCT 4 25

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 Albertsons Companies LLC or your local health department.

Full recall details

Status
Terminated
Date reported
October 29, 2025
Recall started
September 26, 2025
Distributed in
ID
What was recalled
Ready Meals Smoked Mozzarella With Hot Links Extra Large, UPC 200003 #####. Product was made in-store with store generated scale label applied to the container. Sold under store banners Carrs-Safeway, Eagle, and Safeway in AK
Why it was recalled (as stated by the FDA)
Listeria monocytogenes. Albertson's store-made deli items contain a recalled Penne pasta ingredient which was recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes.
How to identify the affected product
Sell Thru Dates: SEP 25 25 Thru OCT 4 25
Amount recalled
Unknown

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 Ready Meals Smoked Mozzarella With Hot Links Extra Large recalled?+

According to the FDA: Listeria monocytogenes.

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 Ready Meals Smoked Mozzarella With Hot Links Extra Large?+

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.

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View the official FDA record →

Opens the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) data for this recall.

Recall number: H-0124-2026. Information last synced from the FDA on July 27, 2026.

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