Karmactive Staff
The Food and Drug Administration is alerting consumers about an ongoing nationwide recall of bettergoods Lemon Alfredo Fettuccine due to contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. This Class I recall was initiated voluntarily by the manufacturer, GIAS FOOD INC, on September 3, 2026, and was classified by the FDA on September 24, 2026.
What Products Are Affected
The recalled product is bettergoods Lemon Alfredo Fettuccine, a 22 ounce pasta product packaged in a yellow plastic sealed bag with pink and black lettering. The product was made in Italy and distributed by Walmart Inc. to Walmart distribution centers and retail locations nationwide. Readers following other food-safety actions can also see Karmactive coverage of a Gatorade bottle recall and an earlier pistachio recall.
The affected product carries UPC 194346442706 and includes two specific product codes with corresponding best-if-used-by dates: code L6080C with a best-if-used-by date of September 20, 2027, and code L6079C with a best-if-used-by date of September 19, 2027. A total of 16,002 bags, representing 2,286 cases, have been distributed as part of this recall.
Why Was This Recalled
This recall was initiated due to contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. Listeria monocytogenes is a bacterium that can cause serious infections, particularly in vulnerable populations. The FDA classifies this as a Class I recall, indicating a serious health hazard situation where use of the recalled product can cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
What You Should Do
The enforcement record does not set out consumer return, refund, disposal, or contact instructions. Consumers who believe they have an affected bag can compare the UPC, product codes, and best-if-used-by dates against their package and consult Walmart or the official FDA record for current guidance. The record does not state whether a refund or other remedy is available.
Official Recall Details
Recalling Firm: GIAS FOOD INC
Product: bettergoods Lemon Alfredo Fettuccine, 22 oz, packed in a yellow plastic sealed bag with pink and black lettering; made in Italy
UPC: 194346442706
Product Codes and Dates: L6080C (Best if Used By September 20, 2027) and L6079C (Best if Used By September 19, 2027)
Quantity: 16,002 bags (2,286 cases)
Distribution: Walmart DCs and retail locations nationwide
Reason for Recall: Contamination with Listeria monocytogenes
Classification: Class I, Ongoing
Recall Status: Voluntary, firm-initiated
Recall Initiation Date: September 3, 2026
FDA Center Classification Date: September 24, 2026
FDA Report Date: September 30, 2026
FDA Recall Number: H-1396-2026
The enforcement record lists the recall as ongoing, so the product identifiers are the practical details consumers can use to distinguish the affected bags from other pasta products. The entry says the distribution reached Walmart DCs and retail locations nationwide, but it does not identify individual stores, states, or purchase dates.
No specific information regarding consumer injuries, incidents, or health effects related to the consumption of this product is provided in the official FDA record.
