Smoked Mozzarella Penne Salad-Large, Clam shell and Bowl, 9 lbs

Giant Eagle, Inc. has recalled Smoked Mozzarella Penne Salad-Large, Clam shell and Bowl, 9 lbs, 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 October 2, 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 Smoked Mozzarella Penne Salad-Large, Clam shell and Bowl, 9 lbs, with approximately 16 lbs affected. The company behind the recall is Giant Eagle, Inc., based in Pittsburgh, PA. The FDA describes the product as: “Smoked Mozzarella Penne Salad-Large, Clam shell and Bowl, 9 lbs, Individual Unit, Keep Refrigerated, UPC 246512000000”

Why was Smoked Mozzarella Penne Salad-Large, Clam shell and Bowl, 9 lbs recalled?

According to the FDA, the stated reason for the recall is: “Recall notification from supplier of Potential listeria contamination.” 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 Smoked Mozzarella Penne Salad-Large, Clam shell and Bowl, 9 lbs, compare it against the product description and identifying codes (Packed On: Oct 02, 25 Sell By: Oct 03, 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 Giant Eagle, Inc. or your local health authority.

About this recall

This recall was distributed in PA. 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.