Deli Dilemma: Colorado Stores Pull Pasta Salads Over Bacteria Fears

Albertsons Stores in Colorado are currently dealing with a food safety concern. Certain deli items have been pulled from shelves due to possible listeria contamination. This issue is not isolated to Colorado; it is part of a larger recall spanning multiple states.

The Main Culprits

The primary products of concern are two types of pesto bowtie pasta salads. These items were sold at Albertsons and Safeway stores. The recall was initiated by Fresh Creative Foods, the supplier of these products. The pasta used in these salads came from Nate's Fine Foods, a California-based company that has also issued its own recall for a similar issue.

Not the Only Recent Pasta Recall

This is not the only recent recall involving pasta. The U.S. Agriculture Department issued a health alert for certain pasta meals sold at Walmart and Trader Joe's. Once again, the products were made by Nate's Fine Foods, with listeria bacteria being the concern.

Recall Details in Colorado

In Colorado, only two products were recalled out of the five total products recalled across several states. The good news is that no illnesses have been reported from consuming these salads. However, it serves as a reminder to be cautious with the food we consume.

What You Can Do

If you purchased these pasta salads, you have options:

• Throw them away
• Return them to the store

In either case, you are eligible for a full refund. It's a small comfort, but it's something.