Bettergoods Authentic Italian Lemon Alfredo Fettuccine Recalled Nationwide Due to Listeria Contamination Risk
Frozen pasta sold at Walmart under the Bettergoods brand name, Authentic Italian Lemon Alfredo Fettuccine, is being recalled nationwide due to potential contamination with Listeria bacteria. The recall affects two specific lots of the 22-ounce packages.
Champaign Urbana & Springfield Decatur, IL, September 23, 2026 —
A nationwide recall has been initiated for Bettergoods Authentic Italian Lemon Alfredo Fettuccine, a frozen pasta product sold at Walmart, due to the potential presence of Listeria monocytogenes. The affected product is sold in 22-ounce packages.
The recall specifically targets two distinct production lots of the pasta. Consumers who have purchased this item are advised to check their packaging for the lot codes to determine if their product is included in the recall. The exact lot numbers are not provided in the available summary information.
Listeria monocytogenes is a bacterium that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy individuals may suffer short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, diarrhea, and muscle ache. Listeria infection can also cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.
The presence of Listeria was identified as a potential risk, prompting the voluntary recall. The company’s name and the specific steps being taken to address the contamination are not detailed in the summary. Further information regarding the specific lot numbers and any steps consumers should take, such as disposal or return procedures, has not been specified.
The product was distributed nationwide. Consumers seeking to identify if their product is part of the recall should verify the lot codes on their packaging. Information on whether the contractor responsible for the distribution or production has been identified, or if any specific inspection outcomes led to this recall, was not provided. Similarly, the financial impact or any fines associated with this recall are not mentioned in the summary.
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