Gias Foods Recalls Walmart's 'Bettergoods' Fettuccine Nationwide Over Listeria Risk

When Walmart recalled a batch of its Bettergoods-branded pistachio nut butter across 19 states in August 2026 over salmonella concerns, the affected jars were largely sitting in pantries. Now, the retailer is facing a second major recall under the same private label—but this time, the product is a frozen pasta dish with an expiration date stretching deep into 2027, meaning the contaminated packages could remain hidden in consumer freezers for more than a year.[2][4][5]

Gias Foods, a New York-based manufacturer, has issued a nationwide recall for two specific lots of Bettergoods Authentic Italian Lemon Alfredo Fettuccine after routine state testing detected the presence of Listeria monocytogenes. The recall affects 22-ounce yellow plastic bags sold exclusively at Walmart stores across the United States.[1][2][3]

According to the Food and Drug Administration, the potential contamination was discovered during random sampling conducted independently by the Washington State Department of Agriculture and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. The dual-state detection highlights how routine supply-chain monitoring operates as an early warning system, catching pathogens in finished products before they trigger widespread outbreaks.[1][5]

The specific items to check for carry the UPC 194346442706. The recall is strictly limited to two production runs: lot number L6079C, which carries an expiration date of September 19, 2027, and lot number L6080C, which expires on September 20, 2027. Both the lot codes and the expiration dates are stamped clearly on the back of the packaging.[1][2][4]

Gias Foods has halted all distribution of the fettuccine while the company and federal regulators investigate the source of the bacteria. Food safety experts note that Listeria is particularly insidious in manufacturing environments because it thrives in the cold, damp conditions typical of frozen food processing facilities, often hiding in floor drains, condensation drip pans, or complex machinery.[1][3]

The FDA warns that Listeria monocytogenes is "an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems." While healthy individuals might only experience short-term symptoms like high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain, and diarrhea, the infection carries severe risks for pregnant women, where it can cause miscarriages and stillbirths.[1][4]

As of the recall announcement, no illnesses have been reported in connection with the pasta. However, health officials urge consumers to take the warning seriously even without confirmed cases, as Listeria infections can take weeks to manifest after initial exposure. The long incubation period makes tracing the source of an outbreak notoriously difficult once people begin falling ill.[1][2][5]

Consumers who purchased the affected Bettergoods fettuccine are instructed not to consume it under any circumstances. The product should be thrown away immediately or returned to any Walmart location for a full refund. Shoppers with questions regarding the recall or the refund process can contact Gias Foods directly at 917-675-4890 or via email, with the company promising a response within 24 hours.[1][3][4]