The recall was announced on September 15, 2026 after routine sampling by state agriculture officials indicated that finished product may contain Listeria. Gias Foods stopped distribution while the company and FDA investigate the cause, and consumers with affected packages are being offered a full refund.
Quick Facts
- Product: bettergoods Authentic Italian Lemon Alfredo Fettuccine, 22 ounces
- Hazard: Potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes
- Affected lots: L6079C and L6080C
- Sales channel: Walmart stores nationwide
Latest bettergoods Lemon Alfredo Fettuccine Recall Developments
September 2026
September 15, 2026 – Gias Foods Inc. announced a recall of two lots of bettergoods Authentic Italian Lemon Alfredo Fettuccine because the product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The recalled pasta was distributed nationwide through Walmart stores.
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September 15, 2026 – FDA reported that the recall followed routine sampling performed by the Washington State Department of Agriculture and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Testing indicated that finished products may contain Listeria, prompting Gias Foods to stop distribution while the source of the problem is investigated.
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What Is the bettergoods Lemon Alfredo Fettuccine Recall?
The recall involves frozen bettergoods Authentic Italian Lemon Alfredo Fettuccine manufactured by Gias Foods Inc. of New York, New York. The affected pasta was sold in 22-ounce yellow plastic packages.
Only two identified lots are included in the recall. Consumers should check the back of the package for the UPC, lot number, and expiration date before determining whether a product is affected.
How Can Consumers Identify the Recalled Fettuccine?
The recalled bettergoods product can be identified by the following information:
- Brand: bettergoods
- Product: Authentic Italian Lemon Alfredo Fettuccine
- Package size: 22 ounces
- UPC: 194346442706
- Lot number: L6079C
- Lot number: L6080C
- Expiration date: 09/19/2027
- Expiration date: 09/20/2027
The lot number and expiration date are stamped on the back of the package. Consumers should compare both pieces of information because similarly packaged bettergoods pasta products may not be included in the recall.
Why Was bettergoods Lemon Alfredo Fettuccine Recalled?
The product was recalled because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. FDA says state sampling of finished product revealed that the recalled lots may contain the bacterium.
Gias Foods stopped distributing the product while FDA and the company continue investigating what caused the potential contamination. The recall notice does not identify a confirmed production source or processing failure.
What Is Listeria monocytogenes?
Listeria monocytogenes is a bacterium that can cause an infection called listeriosis. Illness severity varies considerably depending on the person exposed and whether the infection remains limited to the digestive tract or becomes invasive.
CDC states that pregnant women, newborns, adults age 65 or older, and people with weakened immune systems are at increased risk of serious illness. Other people can become infected but are less likely to develop severe disease.
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What Symptoms Can Listeria Cause?
Less severe listeriosis can cause fever, muscle aches, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. FDA notes that these symptoms may be relatively mild in otherwise healthy individuals.
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Invasive listeriosis can be much more serious. Symptoms may include headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance, convulsions, fever, and muscle aches.
CDC states that symptoms of invasive illness often begin within two weeks of eating contaminated food, although onset can occur sooner or later.
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Why Is Listeria Especially Dangerous During Pregnancy?
Pregnant women may experience only mild symptoms such as fever, muscle aches, or fatigue even when the infection poses a serious risk to pregnancy. FDA and CDC both warn that listeriosis during pregnancy can cause miscarriage, stillbirth, premature delivery, or life-threatening infection in a newborn.
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Because symptoms can be mild or nonspecific, a pregnant woman who ate recalled food and develops symptoms should contact a healthcare professional and mention the possible Listeria exposure.
Where Was the Recalled Pasta Sold?
The recalled bettergoods Authentic Italian Lemon Alfredo Fettuccine was distributed nationwide through Walmart stores. FDA does not limit the recall to a particular state or region.
Consumers who purchased the product should verify the lot number even if the pasta has been stored in a freezer for an extended period, because the recalled packages carry expiration dates extending into September 2027.
How Was the Potential Contamination Found?
The recall resulted from a routine sampling program conducted by the Washington State Department of Agriculture and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. According to FDA, that sampling showed that finished products may contain Listeria monocytogenes.
The public recall announcement does not say whether contamination was found in raw ingredients, processing equipment, the production environment, or another source. FDA and Gias Foods are continuing to investigate the cause.
Have Illnesses Been Reported?
FDA reported that no illnesses had been reported in connection with the recalled pasta when the recall announcement was issued. The recall was initiated because of the potential presence of Listeria in finished product.
The absence of reported illnesses does not mean that a recalled package is safe to eat. Consumers should rely on the product identifiers and recall instructions rather than whether anyone has already reported becoming sick.
What Should Consumers Do With Recalled bettergoods Fettuccine?
Consumers who purchased an affected lot should not eat the recalled pasta. Gias Foods instructs consumers to return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Consumers with questions can contact Gias Foods at sales@giasfoods.com or by telephone at 917-675-4890. The company states that email inquiries will receive a response within 24 hours.
CDC advises people to contact a healthcare provider if they ate food that was recalled or linked to Listeria and develop fever or other symptoms such as fatigue or muscle aches. This is especially important for pregnant women, adults age 65 or older, and people with weakened immune systems.
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A person who ate recalled food but has no symptoms may not require testing or treatment in many circumstances, but individual medical advice should come from a healthcare professional.
Who May Be Affected?
Consumers who purchased bettergoods Authentic Italian Lemon Alfredo Fettuccine from lot L6079C or L6080C may have an affected product. People who ate the recalled pasta and later developed symptoms of listeriosis may want to document the product and their medical care.
Pregnant women, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems may face a greater risk of serious complications from Listeria exposure.
What Evidence May Matter in a bettergoods Fettuccine Claim?
Foodborne-illness claims can depend heavily on linking a particular product and lot to a diagnosed illness. Relevant evidence may include:
- The original bettergoods package
- Photographs of the UPC and lot number
- The expiration date stamped on the package
- Walmart receipts or transaction records
- Medical records and laboratory results
- Documentation of when the pasta was purchased and eaten
A positive laboratory test identifying Listeria may be particularly relevant when evaluating whether an illness is consistent with the recalled product.
Who May Be Liable for a Listeria-Contaminated Food Injury?
Potential liability depends on the circumstances and applicable law. Manufacturers, processors, distributors, retailers, ingredient suppliers, or other entities in the food supply chain may potentially be evaluated when contaminated food causes an injury.
Possible legal theories may include manufacturing defects, negligence, breach of warranty, or other product-liability claims. A claimant generally must establish a connection between the recalled food and the illness or injury being alleged.
Gias Foods is identified as the recalling company, and Walmart is identified as the nationwide retailer. The FDA recall itself does not establish civil liability against either company.
Current bettergoods Lemon Alfredo Fettuccine Lawsuit and Recall Status
The principal documented federal action is the September 15, 2026 FDA-posted recall involving two lots of bettergoods Authentic Italian Lemon Alfredo Fettuccine. Gias Foods has stopped distributing the affected product while the company and FDA investigate the potential contamination.
The FDA recall announcement does not announce a class action, multidistrict litigation proceeding, or nationwide personal-injury settlement involving this product. Individual foodborne-illness claims may still warrant review when a consumer develops a medically documented illness after eating an affected lot.
Do I Qualify for a bettergoods Lemon Alfredo Fettuccine Claim?
- Did you eat bettergoods Authentic Italian Lemon Alfredo Fettuccine from lot L6079C or L6080C?
- Did your package have an expiration date of 09/19/2027 or 09/20/2027?
- Did you develop symptoms and receive medical evaluation after eating the product?
- Do you have the package, purchase records, medical records, or laboratory results?
Answering yes to one or more questions does not automatically establish a lawsuit. An attorney can review the recalled product, exposure history, medical evidence, laboratory testing, and applicable filing deadlines to determine whether further investigation may be appropriate.
Legal Process for a bettergoods Fettuccine Claim
- Free case review. An attorney reviews the recalled product, exposure history, illness, and available documentation.
- Investigation. Evidence may include packaging, lot codes, Walmart purchase records, medical records, laboratory results, and FDA recall information.
- Filing. If the evidence and applicable law support a claim, a food product-liability lawsuit may be filed against one or more potentially responsible parties.
- Discovery/negotiation. The parties may exchange records, obtain testimony, consult medical or food-safety experts, and discuss possible resolution.
- Resolution. A case may conclude through settlement, dismissal, court ruling, or trial depending on its facts and procedural history.
Compensation in a Listeria Foodborne Illness Case
Depending on the circumstances, a claim may seek damages for medical expenses, lost income, pain and suffering, pregnancy-related losses, and other damages permitted under applicable law.
Compensation amounts vary by case. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.
Important bettergoods Lemon Alfredo Fettuccine Recall Developments
| Event |
Month/Year |
Type |
Status |
Source |
Notes |
| bettergoods Fettuccine Recall |
September 2026 |
FDA-Posted Food Recall |
Announced |
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Two lots affected |
| State Sampling Findings |
September 2026 |
Food Safety Testing |
Investigation ongoing |
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Potential Listeria detected |
| Distribution Halted |
September 2026 |
Recall Action |
Stopped |
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Cause under investigation |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the bettergoods Lemon Alfredo Fettuccine Recall Lawsuit?
The bettergoods Lemon Alfredo Fettuccine Recall Lawsuit topic concerns potential individual claims involving recalled frozen pasta that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The recall applies to two identified lots sold nationwide at Walmart.
Which bettergoods fettuccine is recalled?
The recalled product is bettergoods Authentic Italian Lemon Alfredo Fettuccine in 22-ounce yellow packages with UPC 194346442706.
Which lot numbers are affected?
The affected lot numbers are L6079C and L6080C. The corresponding expiration dates are 09/19/2027 and 09/20/2027.
Why was the pasta recalled?
Routine state sampling indicated that finished product may contain Listeria monocytogenes. Gias Foods stopped distribution while the company and FDA investigate the source.
Where was the recalled bettergoods pasta sold?
The recalled frozen fettuccine was distributed nationwide through Walmart stores.
What symptoms can Listeria cause?
Symptoms can include fever, muscle aches, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance, or convulsions. Pregnant women may experience mild symptoms while still facing serious pregnancy-related complications.
What should I do if I have recalled pasta?
Do not eat an affected package. Consumers can return recalled pasta to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Can I file a bettergoods Lemon Alfredo Fettuccine Recall Lawsuit?
A consumer who develops a medically documented Listeria infection after eating an affected lot may warrant an individual legal review. A recall does not by itself establish liability, and any potential claim depends on product identification, medical evidence, causation, damages, and applicable law.
Do I Have a bettergoods Lemon Alfredo Fettuccine Lawsuit?
If you or a loved one developed a serious Listeria infection after eating recalled bettergoods Authentic Italian Lemon Alfredo Fettuccine, you may have legal options. Contact Schmidt & Clark for a free case review.
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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.cdc.gov/listeria/signs-symptoms/index.html
[3] https://www.fda.gov/food/foodborne-pathogens/listeria-listeriosis
