Got Bettergoods Lemon Alfredo in the freezer? All Walmart lot codes are now recalled

The recall concerns Bettergoods Authentic Italian Lemon Alfredo Fettuccine, a frozen pasta product packaged in a 22 oz yellow plastic bag. The product carries UPC 194346442706. Earlier recall information focused on specific lots, but the latest FDA-posted announcement states that all lot codes of this Bettergoods Lemon Alfredo Fettuccine are being recalled. That makes the check easier for shoppers: if the product name and package match, treat it as part of the recall.

The company announcement says the pasta has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. This bacterium can cause serious illness, especially in young children, older adults, frail people, and anyone with a weakened immune system. It can also be especially dangerous during pregnancy, where infection may lead to miscarriage or stillbirth. Healthy adults may experience short-term symptoms such as fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain, or diarrhea.

The recalled Bettergoods Lemon Alfredo Fettuccine was distributed nationwide at Walmart stores. Because frozen meals can stay in home freezers for weeks or months, this is not only a fresh-shopping issue. It is worth checking the freezer even if the product was bought some time ago, especially if it was saved for a quick meal.

If you have this product, do not eat it. Keep the package closed, avoid letting it touch other foods, and return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. If the bag has leaked or touched freezer shelves, wipe the area carefully and wash your hands, utensils, and any surfaces that may have come into contact with the product. For households with pregnant people, older adults, young children, or immune-compromised family members, it is especially important to take the recall seriously.

The FDA-posted company announcement states that no illnesses had been reported to date. The recall followed a routine sampling program by the Washington State Department of Agriculture and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, which found that finished products may contain the bacteria. The company says it has stopped distributing the product while the FDA and the company continue investigating the cause.

Food recalls are easier to handle when frozen foods are organized. Keep ready meals in one area of the freezer, avoid removing outer packaging too soon, and make a habit of checking brand name, product name, UPC, and lot code before cooking when a recall appears in the news. A small label or freezer inventory can also help, especially for busy households that rely on quick dinners.

This recall is a reminder that a convenient freezer meal still needs a quick safety check. If you find Bettergoods Authentic Italian Lemon Alfredo Fettuccine in a 22 oz yellow bag with UPC 194346442706, do not serve it. Return it for a refund and choose another dinner option instead.