Kroger recalls deli pasta salads across 28 states over potential listeria contamination

Grocery giant Kroger has issued a voluntary recall of two of its deli pasta salads sold in dozens of states due to concerns over potential listeria bacteria contamination.

The recall covers Basil Pesto Bowtie Salad and Smoked Mozzarella Penne Salad, which were sold at Kroger’s family of stores, including Baker’s, City Market, Dillons, Fred Meyer, Fry’s, Gerbes, King Soopers, Payless, Ralphs and Smith’s, according to an announcement Saturday from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

The pasta salads were sold at both the deli service counter and in "grab-n-go" packages at 1,860 stores in 28 states, including California, Georgia, Texas, Ohio, Michigan and Illinois, the announcement noted.

All affected products have been removed from store shelves, and customers who