Boticelli Foods Recalls Bettergoods Pistachio Nut Butter Because of Possible Health Risk
Reviewed and published by MPB Safety Desk
What parents need to know
Boticelli Foods is recalling one lot of bettergoods Pistachio Nut Butter because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. The product was distributed exclusively to Walmart retail stores in 19 states, so it is worth a look in the pantry if you shop there.
Salmonella can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, as well as in frail or elderly people and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy people who are infected often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain.
Only one lot is affected: 6.7oz (190g) glass jars carrying UPC 194346207961 and Lot Code LB028ACP04, with an expiration date printed on the jar. No other lots of bettergoods Pistachio Nut Butter are part of this recall. According to the recall notice, no illnesses or injuries had been reported in connection with the product at the time it was announced.
The recall notice urges consumers who have purchased this lot not to consume the product and to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Recall details
From the official U.S. Food and Drug Administration record
- Recall date
- Product description
- Boticelli Foods of Melville NY, is recalling 1 lot of bettergoods Pistachio Nut Butter, NET WT 6.7oz (190g), UPC 194346207961, Lot LB028ACP04, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail
Recall details are summarized from official government sources and reviewed by our editors before publishing. Information can change after publication — always confirm the current status, affected models, and remedy instructions in the official U.S. Food and Drug Administration notice before acting.