A frozen pasta sold at Walmart stores across the U.S., including in Kansas, has been recalled over possible health concerns.
The pasta — Bettergoods Authentic Italian Lemon Alfredo Fettuccine — may be contaminated with listeria, which “can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems,” according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
“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,” federal health officials said.
Which pasta was recalled at Walmart?
The recalled Bettergoods brand frozen pasta comes in a 22-ounce yellow plastic bag, according to the Sept. 15 recall notice. It has UPC number 194346442706 and was marked with lot number L6079C or L6080C.
The expiration date on the recalled pasta is either Sept. 19 or Sept. 20, 2027.
Bettergoods is a Walmart-exclusive brand.
If you previously purchased this pasta, you may return it for a full refund.
Bettergoods Authentic Italian Lemon Alfredo Fettuccine has been recalled. Photo provided by U.S. Food and Drug Administration
“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,” officials said. “The company has ceased the distribution of the product as FDA and the company continue their investigation as to what caused the problem.”
No illnesses have been reported as of Sept. 15.
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Kaitlyn Alatidd
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Kaitlyn Alatidd is a service journalism reporter for The Wichita Eagle. She is a graduate of agricultural communications & journalism at Kansas State University.
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