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Bettergoods Pistachio Butter Recalled After Salmonella Detection
4 Aug
Summary
- Botticelli Foods is recalling bettergoods Pistachio Nut Butter due to salmonella.
- The recalled product was distributed exclusively by Walmart across 19 states.
- No illnesses have been reported, but consumers should return the product.
Botticelli Foods has initiated a recall for its bettergoods brand Pistachio Nut Butter after salmonella was detected during routine testing. The contamination was identified in three jars, prompting the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to issue an alert.
The affected product, sold in 6.7-ounce glass jars, was distributed exclusively by Walmart across 19 U.S. states. These states include Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Kansas, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, South Dakota, Tennessee, Washington, and Wyoming.
The specific product can be identified by lot code LB028ACP04 and UPC 194346207961. The expiration date for the recalled batch is January 28, 2027. Botticelli Foods has stated that no other batches of this pistachio nut butter are subject to this recall.
As of the recall announcement, no illnesses or injuries linked to the product have been reported. Consumers who have purchased the recalled pistachio butter are strongly advised to discontinue its use and return it to the point of purchase for a full refund. They can contact Botticelli Foods for further inquiries.
Salmonella is a bacterium that can cause salmonellosis, an infection characterized by diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps. While most individuals recover without specific treatment, certain groups, including young children, the elderly, and those with weakened immune systems, are at higher risk for severe illness.
