A recall across the country that you’ll need to be aware of
If you recently visited Sprouts Farmers Market to pick up a pasta salad, you might want to hit pause before taking another bite. The Phoenix-based supermarket chain recalled its Smoked Mozzarella Pasta Salad nationwide, notifying consumers that the product has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes — a dangerous bacterium that can cause serious illness.
Sprouts, in an email statement to Newsweek, said the recall includes certain lots of pasta salad from the deli case and grab-and-go areas at its stores across 24 states. The company said this was carried out “after receiving notice from our supplier, Fresh Creative Foods, of potential contamination of the pasta used in the salad.”
Luckily, no illnesses have been reported so far. But if you did buy one of these salads, it’s time to give those labels a second glance.
What makes this recall different
Food recalls are nothing new — but they’ve been piling up in 2025, from lettuce to cookie dough. This latest recall is making headlines because of the bacteria involved.
According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Listeria monocytogenes can cause severe health problems, especially in pregnant women, newborns, the elderly, and people with compromised immune systems.
While healthy individuals may only experience temporary symptoms, such as fever, abdominal pain, nausea, or diarrhea, the infection can be hazardous for vulnerable individuals. According to the FDA, Listeria can even cause miscarriage or stillbirth in pregnant women.
Where the recalled pasta salad was sold
The recalled pasta salad was distributed in Sprouts stores across most of the country. The impacted stores, according to the recall notice, are those located 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.
That’s nearly half the country — so if you’ve got a Sprouts in your area, it’s worth taking a look in your fridge.
The salad was sold either pre-packaged in plastic containers or from the deli counter.
How to identify the recalled product
If you bought the salad from the grab-and-go section, look for the UPC 2-15786-00000 with use-by dates from October 10, 2025, to October 29, 2025.
If you purchased it from the deli service case, check for UPC 2-15587-00000 — those are also within the same use-by date range.
Sprouts says it has already removed all affected products from its deli counters and shelves, but some customers may still have them at home.
How this recall started
It started with Fresh Creative Foods, a supplier that makes the pasta Sprouts utilizes in its Smoked Mozzarella Pasta Salad. Fresh Creative Foods alerted Sprouts to possible contamination connected with pasta created by Nate’s Fine Foods of Roseville, California.
The FDA has been alerted and is organising the recall to remove the contaminated products from circulation.
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What you should do next
If you do have one of the recalled pasta salads, don’t consume it — even if it seems fine and doesn’t have a bad smell. Listeria can withstand the refrigerator and won’t always alter the taste or consistency of food.
Instead, throw it away immediately or return it to your local Sprouts for a refund. The company has set up a support line for customers with enquiries: [email protected].
Sprouts said in a statement, “The safety and health of our customers is our number one priority. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.”
