Kroger Initiates Nationwide Recall Of Deli Salads Amid Listeria Concerns

Kroger has issued a voluntary recall affecting a range of products distributed across more than 25 states, including Washington. The company has confirmed that these items have been swiftly removed from store shelves in compliance with guidelines from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This recall stems from potential contamination with listeria monocytogenes found in their deli’s basil pesto bowtie salad and smoked mozzarella penne salad.

Listeria monocytogenes is a harmful bacterium that can lead to severe and potentially fatal infections, particularly threatening to vulnerable populations such as young children, seniors, pregnant women, and individuals with compromised immune systems. Thankfully, the FDA reports that, as of now, there have been no reported illnesses or injuri