# Major Recall Alert: Bowtie Pasta Salads and Meals Recalled Due to Possible Listeria monocytogenes Contamination
Keeping your family safe is a top priority, and a recent food safety recall may affect some of your go-to deli meals. Albertsons Companies, in partnership with Fresh Creative Foods, has voluntarily recalled select store-made deli items containing bowtie pasta due to **possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination**. Here’s what you need to know about this urgent recall and how to protect your household.
## Why This Recall is Important
Listeria monocytogenes is a dangerous bacterium that can lead to severe health complications, particularly in vulnerable populations such as young children, elderly adults, pregnant women, and individuals with weakened immune systems. While healthy individuals may experience short-term symptoms such as fever, nausea, abdominal pain, and diarrhea, infections during pregnancy can lead to **miscarriages or stillbirths**, making it essential to act swiftly.
This recall underscores the importance of proper food handling and staying informed about potential risks associated with the products you consume.
## Details of the Recall
Albertsons Companies initiated this recall in cooperation with Fresh Creative Foods, a division of Reser’s Fine Foods, Inc., after identifying a recalled **bowtie pasta ingredient** from Nate’s Fine Foods of Roseville, CA, used in their deli products.
### Key Details:
- **Products Recalled**: Bowtie pasta salads and meals sold under multiple store-brand names, including store-made deli items.
- **Stores**: The products were sold at the following stores in multiple states:
- Albertsons, Albertsons Market, Amigos
- Andronico’s Community Markets, Carrs-Safeway
- Eagle, Pak 'N Save, Pavilions
- Market Street, Randalls, Safeway
- Tom Thumb, United, and Vons
- **States Affected**: Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Louisiana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, and Wyoming.
- **Reason for Recall**: Possible contamination with **Listeria monocytogenes**, posing serious health risks.
The FDA emphasizes that **Listeria monocytogenes can survive refrigerated temperatures**, increasing the potential for cross-contamination on surfaces or with other foods.
Thankfully, as of now, there have been no reports of illnesses or adverse reactions linked to these recalled items.
## What You Should Do
Consumers should take the following steps to ensure safety:
- **Do not consume these products.** Immediately stop using any recalled items you’ve purchased.
- **Dispose of the items properly** or return them to the store you bought them from for a full refund.
- Be extra cautious and **sanitize any surfaces or containers** that may have been in contact with the products.
- Stay vigilant for any symptoms of Listeria infection if you believe you or someone in your household may have consumed the recalled items. Contact a healthcare provider with any concerns.
For additional information, customers may contact Albertsons Companies’ Customer Service Center at **1-877-723-3929** (available Monday–Friday, 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. PST). You can also read the [official FDA recall notice here](https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/update-albertsons-companies-voluntarily-recalls-select-store-made-deli-items-containing-bowtie-pasta).
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