The August 2026 recall involves product distributed to Walmart stores in 19 states. No illnesses or injuries had been reported when the recall announcement was issued, and the FDA materials cited on this page document a food recall rather than a filed lawsuit, class action, MDL, or settlement.
Consumers should not eat the recalled nut butter and may return it for a full refund. Anyone who became ill after consuming it should preserve the jar, Walmart purchase records, medical documentation, and laboratory results for an individual legal review.
Quick Facts
- The recall covers one lot of bettergoods Pistachio Nut Butter sold exclusively by Walmart.
- Affected jars have UPC 194346207961 and lot code LB028ACP04.
- Government testing detected Salmonella in three jars collected from a Florida Walmart.
- No illnesses or injuries had been reported when the recall was announced.
Table Of Contents
- Latest Walmart Pistachio Nut Butter Recall and Lawsuit Developments
- What Is the Recalled Bettergoods Pistachio Nut Butter?
- Where Was the Recalled Nut Butter Sold?
- Why Was Bettergoods Pistachio Nut Butter Recalled?
- What Are the Symptoms of Salmonella Infection?
- Were Any Illnesses Reported?
- What Should Consumers Do?
- Who May Be Affected?
- Who May Be Liable?
- Do I Qualify?
- What Evidence Should I Preserve?
- Do I Have a Walmart Bettergoods Pistachio Nut Butter Lawsuit?
- Important Legal Actions or Recalls
- Potential Compensation
- Legal Process Overview
- Frequently Asked Questions About the Walmart Pistachio Nut Butter Recall
- Do I Have a Walmart Bettergoods Pistachio Nut Butter Lawsuit?
- What Evidence May Support a Walmart Bettergoods Pistachio Nut Butter Lawsuit?
- Which Pistachio Nut Butter Was Recalled?
- Why Was the Product Recalled?
- Were Any Illnesses Reported?
- Where Was the Product Sold?
- What Should I Do With a Recalled Jar?
- How Soon Can Salmonella Symptoms Begin?
- References
Latest Walmart Pistachio Nut Butter Recall and Lawsuit Developments
August 2026
- August 3, 2026 – FDA posted Botticelli Foods’ recall of one lot of bettergoods Pistachio Nut Butter because of possible Salmonella contamination. The product was manufactured in Italy, imported by Botticelli Foods, and distributed exclusively through Walmart stores in 19 states [1]
- August 3, 2026 – FDA identified the recalled product as 6.7-ounce jars bearing UPC 194346207961, lot LB028ACP04, and a January 28, 2027 expiration date. No other lots were included, and no illnesses or injuries were known at the time [1]
July 2026
- July 17, 2026 – Walmart learned that the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services had detected Salmonella in three jars collected during a routine inspection at a Walmart retail store. Botticelli Foods subsequently initiated the recall with FDA’s knowledge [1]
What Is the Recalled Bettergoods Pistachio Nut Butter?
The recalled product is bettergoods Pistachio Nut Butter packaged in a 6.7-ounce glass jar. Gustibus Alimentari Srl of Assoro, Italy, manufactured the product, Botticelli Foods imported it, and Walmart distributed it exclusively in the United States.
Consumers can identify recalled jars by UPC 194346207961, lot code LB028ACP04, and an expiration date of January 28, 2027. No other bettergoods Pistachio Nut Butter lots are included in the announced recall.
Checking the complete identifying information matters because a jar bearing the same brand name is not automatically part of the recall. Photographs of the lot code and expiration date can also help preserve product-identification evidence.
Where Was the Recalled Nut Butter Sold?
The recalled pistachio nut butter was distributed to Walmart stores in Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Kansas, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, South Dakota, Tennessee, Washington, and Wyoming.
Walmart receipts, online account histories, pickup or delivery records, and payment-card statements may help establish when and where the product was purchased. A consumer who received the jar from someone else may still be able to document the product through its label and lot information.
Why Was Bettergoods Pistachio Nut Butter Recalled?
The recall was initiated because the identified lot may be contaminated with Salmonella. The problem was discovered through routine government testing rather than consumer illness reports.
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services tested three jars obtained from a Walmart store, and Salmonella was detected in all three. Consumers should not taste recalled nut butter to determine whether it is safe.
CDC explains that contaminated foods can expose consumers to Salmonella and that nut butters have been associated with Salmonella outbreaks [2]
What Are the Symptoms of Salmonella Infection?
Common Salmonella symptoms include diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps. CDC states that symptoms generally begin six hours to six days after infection and usually last four to seven days [3]
Some people can develop more serious illness, particularly young children, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems. Salmonella can sometimes spread beyond the intestines and require hospitalization or treatment for food poisoning.
Consumers should seek appropriate medical care for severe or persistent symptoms. Medical and laboratory records may also help document whether an illness followed consumption of the recalled product.
Were Any Illnesses Reported?
No illnesses or injuries had been reported in connection with the recalled bettergoods Pistachio Nut Butter when the August 3 announcement was issued. That status reflects information available at the time of the recall notice.
The absence of reported illnesses does not mean the recalled product should be eaten. Laboratory testing identified Salmonella in jars from the affected lot, which prompted the recall.
What Should Consumers Do?
Consumers should not eat bettergoods Pistachio Nut Butter bearing lot LB028ACP04. Botticelli Foods advises purchasers to return recalled jars to the place of purchase for a full refund.
If no illness occurred, consumers can photograph the UPC, lot code, and expiration date before returning the product. If illness occurred, preserving purchase records, product photographs, medical records, and laboratory results may be especially important.
Who May Be Affected?
Consumers may be affected if they purchased or ate pistachio nut butter from the recalled lot. Recall eligibility does not require that a person became sick.
A potential foodborne-illness claim is different from receiving a refund. An individual claim generally requires evidence connecting the recalled food to an illness, medical expenses, lost income, or another compensable loss.
Who May Be Liable?
Potentially responsible parties may include the manufacturer, importer, distributor, retailer, ingredient supplier, or another entity in the food supply chain. Responsibility depends on the evidence and applicable state law.
A legal investigation may examine the recalled lot, government testing results, supply-chain records, Walmart purchase evidence, symptom timing, laboratory findings, and medical documentation.
The FDA recall does not automatically prove every element of a civil claim. Product identification, exposure, causation, damages, and possible alternative sources of Salmonella may need to be evaluated.
Do I Qualify?
- Did you eat bettergoods Pistachio Nut Butter from lot LB028ACP04?
- Did you develop diarrhea, fever, stomach cramps, or other Salmonella symptoms afterward?
- Did you receive medical care or laboratory testing for the illness?
- Do you have the jar, Walmart records, photographs, or medical documentation?
An individualized legal review can determine whether the recalled product, exposure timeline, diagnosis, medical evidence, damages, and applicable filing deadline support a potential claim.
What Evidence Should I Preserve?
Photograph the jar, front label, UPC, lot code, expiration date, and remaining contents. Do not eat additional product for the purpose of obtaining evidence.
Save Walmart receipts, online purchase histories, delivery records, card statements, recall communications, refund records, laboratory results, medical bills, and physician records.
Write down when the nut butter was consumed and when symptoms began. Records of missed work, travel expenses, or other illness-related losses may also be relevant.
Do I Have a Walmart Bettergoods Pistachio Nut Butter Lawsuit?
If you or a loved one developed salmonellosis after eating recalled bettergoods Pistachio Nut Butter purchased at Walmart, you may have legal options. Contact Schmidt & Clark for a free case review.
Important Legal Actions or Recalls
| Event | Month/Year | Type | Status | Source | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bettergoods nut butter recall announced | August 2026 | Food recall | Full refund offered | FDA | One product lot recalled |
| Walmart distribution disclosed | August 2026 | Recall distribution | Nineteen states affected | FDA | Sold exclusively by Walmart |
| Salmonella testing disclosed | July 2026 | Government testing | Contamination detected | FDA | Three jars tested positive |
Potential Compensation
Potential compensation may include emergency treatment, physician visits, hospitalization, laboratory testing, medications, follow-up care, and other medical expenses related to Salmonella infection.
Additional losses may include lost wages, travel expenses, childcare costs, pain and suffering, and other documented damages when available under applicable law.
Compensation amounts vary by case. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.
Legal Process Overview
Free case review: The initial review may address the recalled jar, Walmart purchase, consumption date, symptoms, treatment, and available evidence.
Investigation. Attorneys may review product information, purchase records, laboratory results, medical files, recall evidence, and potential alternative exposures.
Filing. A lawsuit may be filed when the evidence and governing law support one or more claims. Filing deadlines vary by jurisdiction.
Discovery/negotiation: The parties may exchange records, obtain testimony, consult medical or food-safety experts, and discuss a possible settlement.
Resolution: A claim may conclude through settlement, dismissal, court ruling, or trial. No outcome or timeline can be guaranteed.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Walmart Pistachio Nut Butter Recall
Do I Have a Walmart Bettergoods Pistachio Nut Butter Lawsuit?
A claim may warrant review if you developed a documented Salmonella infection after eating recalled bettergoods Pistachio Nut Butter. Eligibility depends on product identification, causation, damages, and applicable law.
What Evidence May Support a Walmart Bettergoods Pistachio Nut Butter Lawsuit?
Useful evidence may include the jar, lot code, Walmart purchase records, laboratory results, medical files, and documentation of financial losses.
Which Pistachio Nut Butter Was Recalled?
The recall covers 6.7-ounce bettergoods Pistachio Nut Butter with UPC 194346207961, lot LB028ACP04, and an expiration date of January 28, 2027.
Why Was the Product Recalled?
Routine testing by Florida agriculture officials detected Salmonella in three jars obtained from a Walmart store. Botticelli Foods subsequently recalled the affected lot.
Were Any Illnesses Reported?
No illnesses or injuries had been reported when the August 3, 2026 recall announcement was issued.
Where Was the Product Sold?
The recalled nut butter was distributed exclusively through Walmart stores in 19 states. The complete state list appears in the FDA recall notice.
What Should I Do With a Recalled Jar?
Do not consume it. Consumers may return the recalled product to the place of purchase for a full refund.
How Soon Can Salmonella Symptoms Begin?
CDC states that symptoms generally begin six hours to six days after infection. Most illnesses last approximately four to seven days.
References
- https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/boticelli-foods-recalls-bettergoods-pistachio-nut-butter-because-possible-health-risk
- https://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/spread/index.html
- https://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/signs-symptoms/index.html