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Listeria Outbreak Triggers Pasta Salad Recalls, 4 Dead

10/7/2025

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A listeria outbreak has led to pasta salad recalls from Kroger and other retailers, affecting 20 individuals and resulting in four fatalities.
Kroger recalled Basil Pesto Bowtie Salad and Smoked Mozzarella Penne Salad sold in 28 states between August 29 and October 2, 2025.
The salads are linked to contaminated pasta from Nate’s Fine Foods, which was previously recalled.
Consumers should return or discard affected products and sanitize any surfaces that may have been contaminated.
The FDA and CDC are investigating the outbreak, which spans 15 states.

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A listeria outbreak has led to pasta salad recalls from Kroger and other retailers, affecting 20 individuals and resulting in four fatalities.
Kroger recalled Basil Pesto Bowtie Salad and Smoked Mozzarella Penne Salad sold in 28 states between August 29 and October 2, 2025.
The salads are linked to contaminated pasta from Nate’s Fine Foods, which was previously recalled.
Consumers should return or discard affected products and sanitize any surfaces that may have been contaminated.
The FDA and CDC are investigating the outbreak, which spans 15 states.