# Major Recall Alert: Bowtie Pasta Salads and Meals Recalled Due to Possible Listeria monocytogenes Contamination
Consumers across the U.S. need to be on high alert as Albertsons Companies has issued a **voluntary recall for select store-made deli items** due to the potential contamination of **Listeria monocytogenes**. The recall includes bowtie pasta salads and meals supplied by Fresh Creative Foods, a division of Reser’s Fine Foods, Inc. This contamination concern stems from a recalled bowtie pasta ingredient manufactured by Nate’s Fine Foods in Roseville, CA. Here's everything you need to know about the recall and how to keep yourself and your family safe.
## Why This Recall is Important
Listeria monocytogenes is a harmful organism that can lead to **serious health risks**, especially for vulnerable populations such as young children, the elderly, pregnant women, and individuals with weakened immune systems. Potentially life-threatening, **Listeria infections** can cause miscarriages and stillbirths in expectant mothers. While healthy individuals may experience milder symptoms like fever, nausea, abdominal pain, and diarrhea, it’s critical to take necessary precautions when dealing with recalled products.
If you have purchased any of the affected items, do not consume them. Follow the recommended safety guidelines to prevent cross-contamination and reduce possible health risks.
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## Details of the Recall
Here are the key details about the Albertsons Companies deli product recall:
- **Product Category**: Bowtie Pasta Salads and Store-Made Deli Items
- **Brand Involved**: Albertsons Companies (store-made deli items)
- **Reason for Recall**: Possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes
- **Supplier**: Fresh Creative Foods, containing a recalled pasta ingredient from Nate’s Fine Foods
- **Date Announced**: October 2023
**Stores Affected**:
The store-made deli items were sold at the following Albertsons Companies’ locations:
- Albertsons
- Albertsons Market
- Amigos
- Andronico's Community Markets
- Carrs-Safeway
- Eagle
- Pak 'N Save
- Pavilions
- Market Street
- Randalls
- Safeway
- Tom Thumb
- Vons
**States Impacted**:
The affected products were available in **Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Louisiana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, and Wyoming**. Checkout counters in these states may still contain these products, so it's critical to remain cautious.
- **Health Risks**: Potential to cause serious illness, particularly for those with compromised immune systems
- **Current Reports**: No injuries or adverse reactions have been reported at this time
For more information, visit the official **FDA recall page**: [FDA Recall Notice](https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/albertsons-companies-voluntarily-recalls-select-store-made-deli-items-containing-bowtie-pasta).
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## What You Should Do
Consumers are urged to take the following actions if they’ve purchased the affected products:
- **Do Not Consume**: Immediately stop using the recalled deli items or bowtie pasta meals
- **Dispose or Return**: Either throw the products away safely or return them to the store for a **full refund**
- **Sanitize Surfaces**: Clean and sanitize any surfaces or containers that may have come into contact with the recalled product to prevent cross-contamination, as Listeria can survive in refrigerated temperatures
- **Contact Customer Service**: For inquiries, contact Albertsons Companies’ Customer Service Center at 1-877-723-3929 from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. PST, Monday through Friday
If you’re feeling unwell or suspect you’ve contracted a Listeria infection, consult your healthcare provider immediately. Early detection is critical to managing potential complications.
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