CLASS I Food recall · Reported 29 Oct 2025 · FDA Enforcement Report

Basil Pesto Bowtie Pasta Salad recalled by Albertsons Companies

Albertsons Companies is recalling Basil Pesto Bowtie Pasta Salad, distributed in 15 states. The recall was initiated on 26 Sep 2025 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesSell Thru Dates: SEP 8 25 Thru OCT 4 25

Quantity recalledUnknown

Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.

Recall details

Recall number: H-0118-2026
FDA event ID: 97724
Recalling firm: Albertsons Companies, Boise, ID
Brand: Basil Pesto
Classification: Class I
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 26 Sep 2025
FDA classified: 22 Oct 2025
Reported: 29 Oct 2025
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
Reason category: Listeria
Product category: Salad Kits

Timeline

26 Sep 2025	Recall initiated by company
22 Oct 2025	Classified by FDA	+26 days
29 Oct 2025	Published in enforcement report	+7 days

Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.

Reason for recall

Listeria monocytogenes. Albertson's store-made deli items contain a recalled bowtie pasta ingredient which was recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes.

Listeria monocytogenes can grow at refrigerator temperatures. Infection is most dangerous for pregnant women, newborns, older adults and people with weakened immune systems. Symptoms can appear up to 70 days after eating contaminated food.

Product as listed by the FDA

Basil Pesto Bowtie Pasta Salad, UPC 294921 #####. Product was made in-store with store generated scale label applied to the container. Sold under store banners Albertsons, Pavilions, Randalls, Safeway, Tom Thumb, and Vons in AR, AZ, CA, CO, LA, NE, NM, NV, OK, SD, TX, UT, and WY.

Where it was distributed

Distributed in AK, AR, AZ, CA, CO, HI, LA, NE, NM, NV, OK, SD, TX, UT, and WY.

Alaska Arkansas Arizona California Colorado Hawaii Louisiana Nebraska New Mexico Nevada Oklahoma South Dakota Texas Utah Wyoming

Stores named: Albertsons

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

Listeria monocytogenes. Albertson's store-made deli items contain a recalled bowtie pasta ingredient which was recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes.

Which lots are affected?

Sell Thru Dates: SEP 8 25 Thru OCT 4 25

Where was it sold?

Distributed in AK, AR, AZ, CA, CO, HI, LA, NE, NM, NV, OK, SD, TX, UT, and WY.

What should I do if I have it?

Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.

What does Class I mean?

Class I is the most serious FDA recall category: there is a reasonable probability that using the product will cause serious health consequences or death.

Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.

Other products in this recall event

9 other products · FDA event 97724

This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Ready Meals Smoked Mozzarella With Hot Links Extra Large recalled.

Reported	Class	Recall	Company	Reason	Where
29 Oct 2025	CLASS I	Ready Meals Smoked Mozzarella With Hot Links Extra Large recalled	Albertsons Companies	Listeria	15 states
29 Oct 2025	CLASS I	Ready Meals Pesto Bowtie Pasta Salad recalled by Albertsons Companies	Albertsons Companies	Listeria	15 states
29 Oct 2025	CLASS I	Ready Meals Basil Bowtie Pasta Salad recalled by Albertsons Companies	Albertsons Companies	Listeria	15 states
29 Oct 2025	CLASS I	Grilled Chicken & Basil Pasta Extra Large recalledGrilled	Albertsons Companies	Listeria	15 states
29 Oct 2025	CLASS I	Basil Pesto Bowtie Pasta Salad recalled by Albertsons CompaniesBasil Pesto	Albertsons Companies	Listeria	15 states
29 Oct 2025	CLASS I	Ready Meals Smoked Mozzarella Penne Pasta Salad recalled	Albertsons Companies	Listeria	15 states
29 Oct 2025	CLASS I	Ready Meals Spinach Bowtie Pasta Salad recalled by Albertsons Companies	Albertsons Companies	Listeria	15 states
29 Oct 2025	CLASS I	Smoked Mozzarella Penne Salad Kit recalled by Albertsons Companies	Albertsons Companies	Listeria	15 states
29 Oct 2025	CLASS I	Ready Meals Basil Pesto Bowtie Pasta Salad recalled	Albertsons Companies	Listeria	15 states

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