About the Recalled Product
The recalled product is Bettergoods Authentic Italian Lemon Alfredo Fettuccine, a 22-ounce frozen pasta sold in a yellow plastic container under Walmart’s Bettergoods private label brand, manufactured by Gias Foods, Inc. of New York, New York. The recall covers lot codes L6079C and L6080C with expiration dates of September 19, 2027 or September 20, 2027 (UPC: 194346442706).
The product was sold at Walmart stores across the United States. Consumers who purchased this item should check their freezers immediately and stop using any packages matching the above lot codes or expiration dates.
Latest Updates
The FDA announced the voluntary recall on September 15, 2026, after routine sampling by the Washington State Department of Agriculture and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services detected Listeria monocytogenes in the product [1]. No illnesses have been reported to date, but the FDA warns that Listeria infections can be serious or fatal in vulnerable populations [2].
The Listeria Risk
Listeria monocytogenes can cause listeriosis, a serious infection that may produce fever, muscle aches, nausea, and diarrhea — and in severe cases, can spread to the bloodstream or central nervous system. For pregnant women, even a mild or undetected infection can result in miscarriage, stillbirth, premature delivery, or a life-threatening infection of the newborn.
Older adults, newborns, and individuals with weakened immune systems face the highest risk of severe outcomes, including hospitalization and death. Because frozen pasta is a product many households keep on hand for weeks or months, there is a meaningful window during which consumers may have already eaten the recalled product without knowing it was contaminated.
Reported Illnesses and Injuries
No illnesses have been reported to the FDA as of the recall date. However, the absence of confirmed reports does not mean consumers have not been harmed — Listeria symptoms can take up to 70 days to appear after exposure, meaning illnesses connected to this product may not yet be diagnosed or linked to the recall.
Walmart and Private Label Accountability
The Bettergoods brand is Walmart’s own private label, meaning Walmart selected the manufacturer, controlled the branding, and sold the product under its own name through its national store network. That dual role — as brand owner and retailer — may create liability exposure for Walmart beyond that of a typical third-party seller.
The contamination was discovered not by Walmart or Gias Foods during internal quality control, but by state agriculture agencies through routine sampling. That finding raises questions about whether adequate testing was conducted before the product reached consumers.
Can I File a Lawsuit?
If you or a family member became ill after consuming Bettergoods Authentic Italian Lemon Alfredo Fettuccine from Walmart, you may have a claim against Gias Foods and potentially Walmart. Contact an attorney promptly to discuss your options, as filing deadlines vary by state.
What to Do Now
Do not eat the recalled product. Return it to the place of purchase for a full refund, or contact Gias Foods at 917-675-4890 or sales@giasfoods.com.
References
1. https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/gias-foods-inc-recalls-bettergoods-authentic-italian-lemon-alfredo-fettuccine-because-possible
2. https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/pasta-sold-nationwide-at-walmart-recalled-over-possible-listeria-contamination/3992131/
3. https://www.newsnationnow.com/us-news/recalls/frozen-fettucine-pasta-walmart-recalled-listeria/