Bettergoods pistachio butter recalled at Walmart

Boticelli Foods recalled one lot of bettergoods Pistachio Nut Butter on August 3 after state testing found Salmonella in jars sold exclusively through Walmart, according to a recall notice posted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The affected product was made by Gustibus Alimentari Srl in Assoro, Italy, imported by Botticelli Foods of Melville, New York, and shipped to Walmart stores in 19 states. The company said no illnesses or injuries had been reported as of the recall notice. ### Which product is covered by the recall? The recall applies to bettergoods Pistachio Nut Butter in 6.7-ounce glass jars, the FDA notice said. The affected jars carry UPC 194346207961, lot code LB028ACP04, and an expiration date of January 28, 2027. No other lots of bettergoods Pistachio Nut Butter are included in the recall, according to the company announcement posted by FDA. (fda.gov) ### How was the contamination found? Walmart learned on July 17, 2026 that the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services had identified Salmonella in three jars during a routine inspection at a Walmart retail store, the recall notice said. That finding triggered the voluntary recall by Botticelli Foods, according to the FDA posting and Food Safety News. (fda.gov) ### Where was the pistachio butter sold? The FDA notice said the recalled jars were distributed to Walmart retail stores in 19 states: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Kansas, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, South Dakota, Tennessee, Washington and Wyoming. Walmart was the exclusive distributor for the product, the notice said. (fda.gov) ### What are consumers being told to do? Consumers who bought jars with lot code LB028ACP04 should not eat the product and should return it to the place of purchase for a full refund, the FDA notice said. The company said no illnesses had been reported, but the recall was issued because Salmonella can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections, particularly in young children, older adults and people with weakened immune systems. (fda.gov) ### What symptoms are linked to Salmonella? Food Safety News said Salmonella infection can bring diarrhea, abdominal cramps and fever within 12 to 72 hours after eating contaminated food. The FDA notice said healthy people often experience fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain, while more severe illness can occur if the bacteria enter the bloodstream. Both notices said infants, older adults and people with weakened immune systems face higher risk of serious illness. (fda.gov) ### What happens next? The August 3 FDA posting remains the public recall notice for the product, and consumers can use the lot code, UPC and expiration date on the jar to determine whether they have the affected batch. Walmart customers with the recalled product are being directed to return it for a refund, while Botticelli Foods said the recall is limited to that single lot. (fda.gov)