Basil Pesto Bowtie Pasta Salad

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…”

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.