FDA Announces Recall of Walmart’s Bettergoods Pistachio Nut Butter Over Possible Salmonella Contamination
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced the recall of a specific batch of Walmart’s Bettergoods Pistachio Nut Butter after routine testing revealed the possible presence of Salmonella, a harmful bacterium that can cause serious foodborne illness.
The recall, initiated on August 3, 2026, affects one production lot of the Bettergoods Pistachio Nut Butter sold exclusively at Walmart stores. According to the FDA, the action was taken after Walmart was informed that three jars from the affected batch tested positive for Salmonella during routine laboratory analysis conducted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
The recalled product was manufactured by Gustibus Alimentari Srl in Assoro, Italy, imported into the United States by Botticelli Foods of Melville, New York, and distributed nationwide under Walmart’s Bettergoods private-label brand.
Consumers are advised that only one specific lot is affected by the recall. The product comes in 6.7-ounce (190-gram) glass jars and can be identified using the following details:
– Product: Bettergoods Pistachio Nut Butter
– UPC: 194346207968
– Lot Code: LB028ACP04
– Best Before Date: January 28, 2027
The recalled pistachio nut butter was distributed to Walmart stores across 19 U.S. states, including Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Kansas, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, South Dakota, Tennessee, Washington, and Wyoming.
Health officials emphasize that no other production lots of Bettergoods Pistachio Nut Butter are included in this recall.
Although no illnesses have been reported so far, the FDA is urging consumers who purchased the affected product not to eat it under any circumstances. Customers should either dispose of the product safely or return it to any Walmart store for a full refund.
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Salmonella infection can cause symptoms such as fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, stomach cramps, and abdominal pain. While most healthy individuals recover without complications, the infection can be particularly dangerous for infants, young children, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems. In severe cases, the bacteria can spread beyond the intestines and lead to life-threatening conditions, including bloodstream infections, endocarditis, arterial infections, and reactive arthritis.
The FDA continues to monitor the situation and advises consumers to remain vigilant by checking product labels carefully and following all recall instructions. Anyone who believes they may have consumed the affected product and develops symptoms consistent with Salmonella infection is encouraged to seek immediate medical attention.
The recall highlights the importance of routine food safety testing and swift action to protect public health, ensuring potentially contaminated products are removed from store shelves before they can pose a wider risk to consumers.
