Walmart Recalls Nationwide Pasta Due to Listeria Concerns
Pasta sold at Walmart locations nationwide is being recalled due to concerns about potential listeria contamination.
Albuquerque Santa Fe, NM, September 22, 2026 —
Walmart has initiated a nationwide recall of pasta products sold at its stores across the United States. The recall is due to concerns regarding potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacterium that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, the elderly, and people with weakened immune systems.
The specific types of pasta included in the recall, the UPC codes, lot numbers, and the exact production dates affected were not immediately provided. Further details regarding the scope of the affected products are expected to be released as the recall progresses.
Listeria monocytogenes is known to cause listeriosis, an illness that typically begins with fever and muscle aches. It may sometimes be preceded by diarrhea or other gastrointestinal symptoms. In pregnant women, listeriosis can cause miscarriage, stillbirth, premature delivery, or life-threatening infection of the newborn. People with invasive listeriosis can develop symptoms such as headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance, and convulsions.
Consumers who have purchased pasta that may be affected by this recall are advised to check for specific product identification information once it becomes available. It is recommended that individuals discard the product or return it to the place of purchase for a refund. The company has not yet specified the timeline for when consumers can expect to receive refunds.
The contractor or manufacturer responsible for the recalled pasta has not been publicly identified at this time. Information regarding the specific cause of the contamination or the steps being taken by the manufacturer and Walmart to prevent future occurrences has also not been detailed. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is expected to provide further updates and guidance on the recall as more information becomes available.
Walmart has stated it is cooperating fully with health authorities to ensure the recall is managed effectively and to protect consumer health. The retailer has not provided information regarding how many stores or how much product is involved in the recall.
Story summarized from the original created by Kyler Swaim on www.krqe.com, see more information here.
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