Gias Foods Pasta Recall: New York based food manufacturer Gias Foods has initiated a voluntary recall for all lot codes of its Authentic Italian Lemon Alfredo Fettuccine Pasta over concerns that the product may contain elevated levels of lead . The recalled seasoning was sold through Walmart under the Bettergoods brand in all 50 US states.
Gias Foods Pasta Recall: Details of the Recall
Gias Foods has issued a voluntary recall for one lot of the Bettergoods Authentic Italian Lemon Alfredo Fettuccine Pasta over fears that the product may be contaminated due to the presence of Listeria.
The pasta is sold via Walmart’s retail stores, nationwide in all US states. The product has the UPC code 194346442706. All lot codes are covered under the recall. The FDA has not specified the best by dates for when the product was distributed. The affected product comes in a 22 oz, frozen, yellow plastic package.
Gias Foods Pasta Recall: Why Did the Recall Happen?
The recall was prompted by possible contamination of frozen Authentic Italian Lemon Alfredo Fettuccine with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacterium capable of causing severe and sometimes deadly infections, especially in young children, older adults, people with weakened immune systems, and pregnant women.
According to the FDA, the problem was discovered during routine sampling carried out by the Washington State Department of Agriculture and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, which determined that the finished product may contain the bacteria. Gias Foods then initiated a voluntary recall and informed the FDA. Gias Foods is working in coordination with the FDA as part of the ongoing investigation.
Gias Foods Pasta Recall: List of Affected States
The FDA has said that the recalled Bettergoods Lemon Alfredo Fettuccine pasta was distributed nationwide & sold in all 50 states. For most of the other recalls, the FDA publishes a specific list of states depending on where the product is sold & distributed.
Consumer Advisory: How to Return If Your Package is Affected?
If your pouch of the Gias Foods Authentic Italian Lemon Alfredo Fettuccine Pasta is among the affected ones, don’t panic as the return process is extremely hassle free. First, check the pouch label to confirm it matches the UPC code of 94346442706. Then, go to the Walmart retail store where you bought the affected product. Show them the photo of the affected UPC code, and the retailer will issue a full refund. Consumers who have questions about the recall can contact Gias Foods via email at sales@giasfoods.com
