Walmart Bettergoods Pistachio Nut Butter Lawsuit Update: Injuries, Recall Status, and Legal Options

Botticelli Foods recalled one lot of bettergoods Pistachio Nut Butter sold exclusively at Walmart after government testing detected Salmonella in three jars collected from a Florida store. The recall covers 6.7-ounce jars with UPC 194346207961, lot code LB028ACP04, and an expiration date of January 28, 2027.

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Table of contents
  1. Latest Walmart Bettergoods Pistachio Nut Butter Lawsuit Updates
  2. August 3, 2026: Botticelli Foods Announces the Recall and FDA Posts It
  3. July 17, 2026: Walmart Learns of Florida Salmonella Finding
  4. What Is Salmonella?
  5. Who May Be Affected?
  6. Reported Injuries or Damages
  7. Recall and Regulatory Background
  8. Evidence to Preserve
  9. Filing Deadlines
  10. Frequently Asked Questions
  11. How Common Are Salmonella Infections in the United States?
  12. What Does the Research Say About Salmonella Symptoms?
  13. Who Made the Recalled Bettergoods Pistachio Nut Butter?
  14. What Are the Signs of Dehydration from Salmonella?
  15. References
Botticelli Foods recalled one lot of bettergoods Pistachio Nut Butter sold at Walmart because of possible Salmonella contamination. The FDA posted the company recall on August 3, 2026. The recalled jars are 6.7-ounce glass jars with Lot Code LB028ACP04 and a January 28, 2027 expiration date. Do not eat any jar from the recalled lot. In the company’s notice, no illnesses or injuries had been reported to it at the time of posting. The FDA notice names no lawsuit, class action or MDL over this recall.
Lawsuit at a glance
  • Case or litigation name: No filed case
  • Defendants: None named
  • Court and docket number, when available: No filed case
  • MDL number, judge, and case count, when an MDL exists: No MDL
  • Filing date: No filing yet
  • Main allegations: No allegations; the recall reason is possible Salmonella contamination of one lot
  • Products or people involved: 6.7-ounce (190 g) jars of bettergoods Pistachio Nut Butter, UPC 194346207961, Lot LB028ACP04, expiration date January 28, 2027, sold at Walmart in 19 states

Latest Walmart Bettergoods Pistachio Nut Butter Lawsuit Updates

August 3, 2026: Botticelli Foods Announces the Recall and FDA Posts It

Botticelli Foods announced the recall of one lot of the nut butter on August 3, 2026. The FDA posted Botticelli’s notice on its recalls page that day [1].

July 17, 2026: Walmart Learns of Florida Salmonella Finding

Walmart learned on July 17, 2026 that the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) had tested three jars of the product. The test took place at a Walmart retail store during a routine inspection. FDACS identified the presence of Salmonella in the tested jars. The recall was initiated after that finding, according to the same FDA notice.

What Is Salmonella?

According to the CDC, Salmonella is a group of bacteria that cause diarrheal illness. Food is the source for most of these illnesses [2]. This recall involves possible Salmonella in one lot of nut butter.

Who May Be Affected?

You may be affected if you bought a 6.7-ounce jar of bettergoods Pistachio Nut Butter at a Walmart store. The jar shows UPC 194346207961, Lot Code LB028ACP04 and an expiration date of January 28, 2027. Only that lot is recalled. Walmart stores in 19 states received the recalled lot. The states are: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Kansas, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, South Dakota, Tennessee, Washington and Wyoming. The notice warns of “serious and sometimes fatal infections” from Salmonella. It names young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Whether you have a legal claim depends on your own facts. Only an individualized legal review can say whether you qualify.
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Reported Injuries or Damages

The notice says no illnesses or injuries have been reported “that we are aware of to date.” This is current as of August 3, 2026. The possible harm is Salmonella infection. The same FDA notice says healthy people infected with Salmonella often have fever, diarrhea that may be bloody, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare cases the organism enters the bloodstream. That can cause infected aneurysms, endocarditis and arthritis. CDC symptoms guidance says symptoms usually start 6 hours to 6 days after infection and last 4 to 7 days [3].

Recall and Regulatory Background

Botticelli Foods of Melville, New York, imported the recalled jars. Walmart Inc. distributed them exclusively. Consumers are urged not to consume the product and to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. For questions about the recall, email quality@botticellifoods.com or call 631-543-7000, extension 203. Use the phone line between 9am and 5pm EDT.

Evidence to Preserve

Keep these items if you bought or ate the recalled nut butter. They may help in a later review of your situation. Also write down the date you bought the jar and the date any symptoms began:
  • The jar and its label, with the lot code, the UPC and the expiration date
  • The receipt or other proof of purchase from Walmart
  • Photographs of the jar and the label
  • Any medical records, test results and dates of symptoms
  • Communications with the company or the store

Filing Deadlines

Filing deadlines come from state law. They vary with where you live and when any illness or injury and its diagnosis happened. Missing a deadline can end a claim even when the facts are strong, so waiting can carry a real cost. Ask a lawyer promptly about the deadline that applies to your situation, because only a review of your facts can answer it.

Frequently Asked Questions

How Common Are Salmonella Infections in the United States?

Salmonella infections are common in the United States. CDC estimates Salmonella bacteria cause about 1.35 million infections, 26,500 hospitalizations and 420 deaths every year. These are national estimates, not figures for this recall.

What Does the Research Say About Salmonella Symptoms?

CDC research on Salmonella symptoms says to call a doctor for diarrhea or vomiting lasting more than 2 days, bloody diarrhea, a fever higher than 102 degrees F or signs of dehydration. Call a doctor if you have any of these.

Who Made the Recalled Bettergoods Pistachio Nut Butter?

The recalled bettergoods Pistachio Nut Butter was made by Gustibus Alimentari Srl of Assoro, Italy, according to the FDA notice. Walmart sold the jars in its stores, and Botticelli Foods imported them.

What Are the Signs of Dehydration from Salmonella?

The signs of dehydration from Salmonella include little or no peeing, very dark pee, strong thirst, a dry mouth or throat, dizziness and crying without tears, according to CDC. Dehydration can happen quickly in young children.

References

  1. https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/boticelli-foods-recalls-bettergoods-pistachio-nut-butter-because-possible-health-risk
  2. https://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/index.html
  3. https://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/signs-symptoms/index.html