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10/01/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/01/2026 14:38
Bettergoods (Pasta/Gias Foods, Inc.) Recall reason: Potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes
COMPANY ANNOUNCEMENT
Gias Foods, Inc. Recalls Bettergoods Authentic Italian Lemon Alfredo Fettuccine Because of Possible Health Risk
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Company Announcement Date: October 01, 2026 FDA Publish Date: October 01, 2026 Product Type: Food & Beverages Reason for Announcement:
Company Name: Gias Foods, Inc. Brand Name:
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Recall Reason Description
Potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes
Brand Name(s)
Bettergoods
Product Description
Pasta
Company Announcement
Gias Foods of New York, NY is recalling all lot codes of bettergoods Authentic Italian Lemon Alfredo Fettuccine, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria monocytogenes infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.
The Authentic Italian Lemon Alfredo Fettuccine was distributed nationwide at Walmart stores.
No illnesses have been reported to date.
The recalled bettergoods brand Authentic Italian Lemon Alfredo Fettuccine is frozen and packaged in a 22 oz, yellow plastic, with UPC# 194346442706.
The recall was the result of a routine sampling program conducted by Washington State Department of Agriculture and Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, which revealed that the finished products may contain the bacteria. The company has ceased the distribution of the product as FDA and the company continue their investigation as to what caused the problem.
Consumers who have purchased the above lots of bettergoods Authentic Italian Lemon Alfredo Fettuccine are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at [email protected], and a prompt response will be given.
Company Contact Information
Consumers: [email protected]
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