
An archival CDC electron-microscope image of a Listeria bacterium in tissue, created in 2002. This image is illustrative and is not a sample from the recalled pasta. Photo: CDC / Elizabeth White; content providers Dr. Balasubr Swaminathan and Peggy Hayes. Public domain, U.S. federal government work. Free source: CDC PHIL, image 2286. No modifications.
A recall of frozen Bettergoods lemon Alfredo fettuccine sold at Walmart has expanded to every lot code, making an older two-lot checklist insufficient for shoppers deciding whether to keep the product.
The October 1 company announcement posted by the FDA identifies Bettergoods Authentic Italian Lemon Alfredo Fettuccine, sold nationwide at Walmart stores. The frozen pasta comes in a yellow 22-ounce bag bearing UPC 194346442706.
Gias Foods says the product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. It reported no illnesses in the October 1 announcement. Consumers should return the recalled pasta to the place of purchase for a full refund; questions can be sent to [email protected].
The distinction between the new notice and the original recall matters. The September 15 announcement listed only lots L6079C and L6080C, carrying September 19 and September 20, 2027 expiration dates. The updated notice removes that lot-code limitation. A bag of this exact product does not need one of those two codes to be included now.
Walmart’s recall page also lists the October 1 update. This is a recall of the specified pasta product, rather than a notice covering the entire Bettergoods range.
The company says routine testing by agriculture officials in Washington and Florida raised the contamination concern. Distribution has stopped while Gias Foods and the FDA investigate the cause.
Listeria can cause serious illness, especially in pregnant people, newborns, adults 65 and older, and people with weakened immune systems. CDC guidance advises contacting a healthcare provider if someone ate recalled food and develops fever with symptoms such as muscle aches or fatigue. Tell the provider about the possible exposure.
For the practical freezer check, match the complete product name, package size and UPC, then follow the expanded notice. Do not rely on a screenshot of the September recall to rule a matching bag out.

