Sprouts Farmers Market has announced a nationwide recall of select lots of its Smoked Mozzarella Pasta Salad due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, a harmful bacterium that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections. The recall, initiated on October 8, 2025, follows a notification from Fresh Creative Foods, a supplier that identified possible contamination in the pasta ingredient manufactured by Nate’s Fine Foods of Roseville, California. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has been informed and is overseeing the recall process.
The recalled Sprouts Smoked Mozzarella Pasta Salad was sold in plastic containers either from the Grab & Go section or deli service counters at Sprouts stores. It was distributed across multiple U.S. states, including 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 product was available in stores from August 31, 2025, through October 7, 2025.
Impacted Product Information:
Grab & Go Section: UPC 2-15786-00000, “Use By” dates 10/10/25 – 10/29/25
Deli Service Counter: UPC 2-15587-00000, “Use By” dates 10/10/25 – 10/29/25
No illnesses have been reported as of now, but consumers are strongly advised not to consume the affected products.
Listeria monocytogenes is a dangerous bacterium that can cause listeriosis, a serious foodborne illness. The infection primarily affects pregnant women, newborns, elderly individuals, and people with weakened immune systems.
Symptoms can appear within a few days to several weeks after consuming contaminated food and may include:
For pregnant women, Listeria infection is particularly hazardous as it can lead to miscarriages, premature births, or stillbirths. In severe cases, the infection can spread to the nervous system, causing confusion, loss of balance, or convulsions.
Those who may have eaten the affected pasta salad and are experiencing any symptoms should seek medical attention immediately.
Customers who purchased the recalled Smoked Mozzarella Pasta Salad should discard the product immediately or return it to any Sprouts store for a full refund. The FDA also urges consumers to thoroughly clean and sanitize any surfaces, utensils, or containers that may have come into contact with the product to prevent cross-contamination.
For further assistance, customers can contact Sprouts Customer Relations via sprouts.com/contact or call 480-814-8016 between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. MST (Monday–Friday).
This recall is part of a broader safety alert linked to the supplier Fresh Creative Foods, which initiated its own recall after identifying the potential contamination in a pasta ingredient. Sprouts Farmers Market stated that the action was taken out of an abundance of caution, emphasizing its commitment to food safety and consumer health.
The FDA continues to monitor the recall closely, and no related outbreak or illnesses have been confirmed at this stage. Consumers are encouraged to stay informed by visiting the FDA’s recall page for any updates or additional advisories.