NEW YORK, N.Y. (October 1, 2026). The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced that Gias Foods, Inc. is recalling all lot codes of Bettergoods Authentic Italian Lemon Alfredo Fettuccine because the product may contain Listeria monocytogenes.
Walmart distributed the recalled frozen pasta nationwide. No illnesses have been reported in connection with the recall as of the October 1 announcement.
Gias Foods initially announced the recall on September 15, 2026, for specific lots. On October 1, the FDA expanded the recall to all lot codes of the affected Bettergoods Authentic Italian Lemon Alfredo Fettuccine.
Bettergoods recall: quick summary
Gias Foods is recalling Bettergoods Authentic Italian Lemon Alfredo Fettuccine because the finished product may contain Listeria monocytogenes.
The affected frozen pasta is sold in 22-ounce yellow plastic packaging and carries UPC 194346442706. The October 1 FDA announcement states that the recall covers all lot codes of the product.
Walmart distributed the recalled frozen pasta nationwide. No illnesses have been reported.
Official recall details
- Initial company announcement date: September 15, 2026
- FDA update date: October 1, 2026
- Announced by: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
- Company: Gias Foods, Inc.
- Brand: Bettergoods
- Product: Authentic Italian Lemon Alfredo Fettuccine
- Issue: Potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination
- Package size: 22 oz
- Packaging: Yellow plastic
- UPC: 194346442706
- Lot codes: All lot codes
- Distribution: Walmart stores nationwide
- Consumer action: Return the affected product to the place of purchase for a full refund
- Consumer contact: [email protected]
- Want to know more about what happened? Keep reading.
What happened?
Gias Foods initially recalled specific lots of Bettergoods Authentic Italian Lemon Alfredo Fettuccine on September 15 after routine sampling indicated that the finished products may contain Listeria monocytogenes.
The Washington State Department of Agriculture and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services conducted the sampling as part of a routine program. The results indicated that the finished products may contain the bacteria.
On October 1, the FDA expanded the recall to all lot codes of Bettergoods Authentic Italian Lemon Alfredo Fettuccine.
Gias Foods packages the recalled product in frozen, 22-ounce yellow plastic packaging with UPC 194346442706. Walmart distributed the product nationwide.
Gias Foods has stopped distributing the product while the company and the FDA investigate the cause of the potential contamination. No illnesses have been reported in connection with the recalled product.
Affected product
Brand | Product | Size | UPC | Lot code | Issue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bettergoods | Authentic Italian Lemon Alfredo Fettuccine | 22 oz | 194346442706 | All lot codes | Potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination |
The FDA’s October 1 announcement expands the recall beyond the specific lot codes identified in the original September 15 announcement.
What caused the issue?
According to the FDA-posted announcement, a routine sampling program conducted by the Washington State Department of Agriculture and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services revealed that the finished Bettergoods pasta products may contain Listeria monocytogenes.
However, the FDA notice does not identify a specific ingredient, production step, or other root cause for the potential contamination. Gias Foods and the FDA are continuing their investigation into what caused the problem.
Listeria monocytogenes can cause serious, sometimes fatal, infections, particularly among young children, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems. Healthy individuals may experience symptoms including high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain, and diarrhea.
Additionally, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women. No illnesses associated with the recalled pasta had been reported as of the October 1 announcement.
Supply Chain Insight
“Finished-product testing is most valuable when companies have a clear process for acting on the results,” said Eran Mizrahi, CEO at Source86.
“When testing identifies a potential food safety concern, manufacturers and their partners need defined responsibilities for escalating the finding, holding affected product, and coordinating the response before additional inventory moves through the supply chain.”
Here’s what you should do
Consumers who purchased Bettergoods Authentic Italian Lemon Alfredo Fettuccine should:
- Check 22-ounce packages of Bettergoods Authentic Italian Lemon Alfredo Fettuccine for UPC 194346442706.
- Check the back of the yellow package for the lot code.
- Because the recall now covers all lot codes, consumers should not rely only on the previously identified codes L6079C and L6080C.
- Return affected products to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Behind the brand
Bettergoods is Walmart’s private food brand, launched in 2024 as the retailer’s largest private food brand introduction in 20 years. According to Walmart, the line launched with approximately 300 products spanning categories including frozen foods, dairy, snacks, beverages, pasta, soups, coffee, and chocolate.
For this recall, Gias Foods, Inc. is identified as the recalling company for Bettergoods Authentic Italian Lemon Alfredo Fettuccine. The FDA announcement lists Gias Foods as being based in New York, New York.
The product was distributed nationwide through Walmart stores.
Other relevant recalls
Other Source86 coverage involving Listeria monocytogenes and similar contamination concerns includes:
- Prime Line Distributors and Ferrarini USA Recall Guanciale Over Possible Listeria Contamination
- Made Fresh Salads Recalls Deli Salads and Cream Cheese Over Possible Listeria Contamination
- Northwest Naturals Recalls Raw Pet Food Over Salmonella and Listeria
- Great Value Recalls Organic Triple Berry Blend Over Possible E. Coli Contamination
Regulatory context
The Bettergoods recall highlights the role of finished-product sampling in identifying potential microbiological hazards before concerns result in reported illnesses. In this case, state agriculture departments in Washington and Florida conducted routine sampling that indicated the finished products may contain Listeria monocytogenes.
The FDA’s October 1 update also shows why companies should monitor recall information after an initial announcement. Gias Foods initially recalled specific lot codes and later expanded the recall to all lot codes of the affected product.
For manufacturers, Co-Manufacturers, Co-Packers, and Private Label brands, pathogen controls can include sanitation programs, environmental and product testing, supplier oversight, and documented corrective actions. Clear lot-level traceability can also help businesses identify affected inventory when testing raises a food safety concern.
For Private Label products, coordination among manufacturers, brand owners, retailers, and regulators is also important during a recall. Accurate product and distribution records can support a more targeted response when affected products have reached stores nationwide.
Ensuring safe eats
The Bettergoods recall underscores the importance of pathogen monitoring and rapid response when testing identifies a potential microbiological hazard. For frozen and prepared food manufacturers, effective food safety systems can help teams identify concerns and determine which products require action.
Manufacturers and Private Label businesses can strengthen these systems through sanitation controls, testing programs, supplier management, traceability, and documented recall procedures. These controls can also support faster identification of affected products when a potential contamination issue emerges.
Because the recall now covers all lot codes, consumers who have Bettergoods Authentic Italian Lemon Alfredo Fettuccine should check the product’s UPC and packaging and follow the recall instructions rather than relying only on the lot codes identified in the original announcement.
When a recall expands from specific lots to all lots, it usually means the source of Listeria was never pinned down; Source86 helps private-label brands require environmental monitoring data from frozen-meal co-packers. Running a private-label frozen meal program? Let’s review your co-packer requirements.
