Gias Foods, Inc. has expanded their recall of Bettergoods brand Authentic Italian Lemon Alfredo Fettuccine to include every lot code over concerns of listeria contamination, according to a statement from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released on Thursday.
The frozen pasta product was distributed nationwide to Walmart stores. The recall affects all lot codes, with the product packaged in 22-ounce yellow plastics labeled with UPC number 194346442706. No illnesses have been reported in connection with the recalled pasta, as noted in the alert.
This year has seen numerous recalls due to issues such as foodborne illness, contamination, lack of inspection, or undeclared food allergens. Recently, federal officials announced a recall from Star Meat Delivery Inc., which affects about 167,639 pounds of raw beef, pork, and goat due to lack of federal inspection.
A representative from Walmart commented, “Safety is a top priority. When notified of recalls, we act quickly to remove affected products from our stores and block sales at registers and online. We are collaborating closely with our supplier, and customers should discontinue use and follow recall instructions.”
Gias Foods, Inc. has ceased distribution of the product while the FDA and the company investigate the issue. Last month, the product received a Class I designation, indicating a reasonable probability of serious health consequences or death due to the product.
Consumers who purchased the recalled pasta are advised to return the item to the original place of purchase for a refund. Additional questions can be directed via email to [email protected].
The FDA warns that Listeria monocytogenes can cause serious infections, especially in those with weakened immune systems, older adults, children, and can lead to miscarriages or stillbirths in pregnant women. Healthy individuals might experience symptoms such as high fever, nausea, abdominal pain, diarrhea, severe headache, and stiffness.
Recall Concerns and Foodborne Illness Trends in 2026
The recall update for frozen pasta aligns with growing concerns over foodborne illnesses and associated recalls, including national incidents of salmonella and cyclospora.
Earlier this year, a cyclospora outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms de Mexico resulted in thousands of illnesses nationwide before the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) declared the outbreak over. A recall of fresh jalapenos due to salmonella concerns led to further recalls impacting dips, salsas, and prepared foods. As of Friday, nearly 500 illnesses and 65 hospitalizations have been reported per the FDA.
Keith Schneider, professor of food safety at the UF Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, explained that large companies are more likely to be involved in recalls because they distribute vast amounts of food. “Problems with their products are more detectable,” he said.
He added, “Consider a large supplier distributing a million units of a product. If contamination occurs, there is a higher chance multiple people will fall ill, identifying a pattern for health officials. A small farm selling fewer units may have similar contamination rates, but if only one person gets sick, it might never be traced back to the farm. This doesn’t imply large companies are less safe; sometimes their distribution scale highlights problems more efficiently.”