Albertsons recalls pasta over potential listeria contamination

An Albertsons grocery store is seen in Boise, Idaho, on Oct. 14, 2022.

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(NewsNation) — Albertsons Companies has announced a voluntary recall of five store-made deli items due to potential listeria contamination, according to a press release from the company.

The recall was issued because the items contain a recalled bowtie pasta ingredient manufactured by Nate’s Fine Foods. The recalled products include ready-to-eat basil pesto pasta salads and pasta dishes containing chicken, spinach and other ingredients. These products were sold across 15 states in various stores owned by Albertsons Companies.

Consumers are urged not to eat the recalled products and to either discard them or return them to the place of purchase. So far, there have been no reported injuries associated with the consumption of the recalled products. People with health concerns should reach out to their health care provider.

The recall comes shortly after federal officials warned consumers not to eat certain pasta meals at Walmart and Trader Joe’s due to similar contamination concerns. Listeria infections can cause serious health complications. Symptoms include: fever, muscle aches, headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance, and convulsions.

“Listeria monocytogenes can survive in refrigerated temperatures and can easily spread to other foods and surfaces,” Albertsons warned in its release. The company also noted that the FDA advises consumers to use vigilance when sanitizing surfaces that may have come into contact with the recalled products.

Any questions about the recall can be directed to Albertsons Companies’ Customer Service Center at 1-877-723-3929 during traditional business hours.

Which stores/states were affected?

The recalled products were available for purchase at several stores owned by Albertsons Companies, including: Albertsons, Albertsons Market, Amigos, Andronico’s Community Markets, Carrs-Safeway, Eagle, Pak ‘N Save, Pavilions, Market Street, Randalls, Safeway, Tom Thumb and Vons.

In the following states: Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Louisiana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Utah and Wyoming.

Products included in the Albertsons recall

According to the release, the entire list of recalled products includes:

ProductUniversal Product CodeSell Thru DatesStore BannersStates
READY MEALS PESTO BOWTIE PASTA SALAD27133000000SEP 13 25 Thru SEP 29 25Albertsons, SafewayCO, NE, NM, SD, WY
BASIL PESTO BOWTIE PASTA SALAD29492100000SEP 13 25 Thru SEP 29 25Albertsons, SafewayCO, NE, NM, SD, WY
READY MEALS PESTO BOWTIE PASTA SALAD27133000000SEP 8 25 Thru SEP 26 25Albertsons, Pavilions, Safeway, VonsAZ, CA, NV, NM, TX, UT
BASIL PESTO BOWTIE PASTA SALAD29492100000SEP 8 25 Thru SEP 26 25Albertsons, Pavilions, Safeway, VonsAZ, CA, NV, NM, TX, UT
READY MEALS PESTO BOWTIE PASTA SALAD27133000000
SEP 20 25 Thru SEP 29 25
Albertsons, Randalls, Tom ThumbAR, LA, OK, TX
BASIL PESTO BOWTIE PASTA SALAD29492100000SEP 20 25 Thru SEP 29 25Albertsons, Randalls, Tom ThumbAR, LA, OK, TX
BASIL PESTO BOWTIE PASTA SALAD21649200000
SEP 11 25 Thru SEP 29 25
Safeway, Andronico’s Community Markets, Vons, Pak ‘N SaveCA, HI, NV
GRILLED CHICKEN & BASIL PASTA EXTRA LARGE21303500000
SEP 18 25 Thru SEP 29 25
Carrs-Safeway, Eagle, SafewayAK
READY MEALS BASIL PESTO BOWTIE SALAD29130800000
SEP 18 25 Thru SEP 29 25
Carrs-Safeway, Eagle, SafewayAK
READY MEALS SPINACH BOWTIE PASTA SALAD21142600000
SEP 16 25 Thru SEP 26 25
United, Amigos, Market Street, Albertsons MarketNM, TX
READY MEALS BASIL BOWTIE PASTA SALAD21191300000
SEP 16 25 Thru SEP 29 25
United, Amigos, Market Street, Albertsons MarketNM, TX

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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