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Phoenix-based Sprouts Farmers Market is recalling select lots of their Smoked Mozzarella Pasta Salad due to fears the product could be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
In an email statement to Newsweek on Friday, Sprouts Farmers Market said that it's "recalling select lots of Smoked Mozzarella Pasta Salad sold from its deli service counters and Grab & Go section due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recall follows notification from our supplier, Fresh Creative Foods, regarding possible contamination of the pasta used in the salad."
The company added that "no illnesses have been reported to date."
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Why It Matters
Numerous public health alerts and recalls have been initiated this year because of the potential for damaged products, foodborne illness, contamination and undeclared food allergens.
Millions of Americans experience food sensitivities or allergies every year. According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the nine "major" food allergens in the United States are eggs, milk, fish, wheat, soybeans, crustacean shellfish, sesame, tree nuts and peanuts.
"Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women," the alert warns in part.
What To Know
The alert notes that the recalled product was sold at the deli service bar and via the grab-and-go section of the store.
The recalled product was distributed to Sprouts' stores in Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Louisiana, Maryland, Missouri, North Carolina, New Jersey, New Mexico, Nevada, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington and Wyoming.
The impacted pasta salad was sold in plastic containers or packaged directly from the deli counter, the alert notes.
The UPC code for the recalled product sold from the grab-and-go sections is 2-15786-00000 with use-by dates ranging from October 10, 2025, to October 29, 2025. The UPC code for the recalled product sold via "Service Case" is 2-15587-00000 with use-by dates also ranging from October 10, 2025, to October 29, 2025.
Below is a map showing the states impacted by the recall:
What People Are Saying
The alert in part: "This follows a recall initiated by Fresh Creative Foods, due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination of the pasta ingredient that was manufactured by Nate’s Fine Foods of Roseville, CA. This recall is being made with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration."
What Happens Next
In its statement to Newsweek, Sprouts Farmers Market said customers who purchased this product should not consume it, and it has removed all affected items from stores.
"The health and safety of our customers is our top priority. For questions, please contact Sprouts Customer Relations at customerrelations@sprouts.com. We apologize for any inconvenience," it said.
Update 10/10/25 5:22 p.m. ET: This article has been updated with comment from Sprouts Farmers Market.
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