Kroger Pasta Salad Recall Impacts Utah and Other States
Kroger Recalls Deli Pasta Salads in Utah Amid Listeria Concerns
Kroger Initiates Voluntary Pasta Salad Recall Across Multiple States
Kroger, the parent company of Smith’s Food and Drug stores, has announced a voluntary recall of two deli-style pasta salads due to potential listeria contamination. The affected products, Basil Pesto Bowtie Salad and Smoked Mozzarella Penne Salad, were distributed across more than two dozen states, including Utah.
Potential Listeria Contamination Triggers Recall
The recall was initiated after Fresh Creative Foods, the supplier of the pasta ingredient, reported possible contamination by listeria bacteria. Nate’s Fine Foods in Roseville, California, is the manufacturer of the implicated pasta component, as noted in Kroger’s news release.
Steps Taken by Kroger Amid Health Concerns
Kroger has swiftly removed the affected items from store shelves and activated its customer recall notification system. Customers who may have purchased these recalled products are being alerted through register receipt tape messages and email notifications.
Symptoms and Health Risks of Listeria Infection
Listeria infection can lead to various symptoms, including:
- Fever
- Headache
- Flu-like symptoms
- Confusion
- Loss of balance
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), symptoms of the severe form of listeria infection typically manifest within two weeks after consuming contaminated food.
Customer Guidance and Actions
Kroger urges any customers who have purchased the recalled salads not to consume them. Instead, they are advised to return the products to the store for a full refund or replacement.
Kroger’s proactive actions underscore its commitment to consumer safety, ensuring that potential health risks are minimized while maintaining transparency in communications and recall procedures.
