Nationwide Fettuccine Recall
Walmart Recalls Nationwide Frozen Fettuccine Due To Potential Listeria Contamination Risks
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The recall was initiated on September 15, after sampling by the Washington State Department of Agriculture and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services identified the potential contamination.
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Consumers seeking more information can contact Gias Foods at sales@giasfoods.com; the recalled lot numbers and expiration dates are stamped on the back of the package.
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According to CDC information cited in the coverage, intestinal listeriosis typically begins within 24 hours of eating contaminated food and generally lasts one to three days, with mild diarrhea and vomiting among the usual symptoms.
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Invasive listeriosis can develop days or even weeks after exposure, particularly in pregnant people, adults 65 and older, and those with weakened immune systems; possible symptoms include flu-like muscle aches and fatigue.
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The company announcement said the bacteria can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems, and can cause miscarriages and stillbirths during pregnancy.
Walmart is recalling Bettergoods Authentic Italian Lemon Alfredo Fettuccine nationwide after state agriculture officials found possible Listeria contamination in routine testing. The 22-ounce frozen pasta packages with lot numbers L6079C or L6080C and expiration dates of September 19 or 20, 2027 are affected News Journal Online. No illnesses have been reported, but Listeria can cause serious or fatal illness in pregnant people, newborns, older adults, and those with weakened immune systems.
Gias Foods of New York initiated the recall on September 15 after the Washington State Department of Agriculture and Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services identified the contamination Jacksonville.com. Consumers should not eat the product and should return it to Walmart or discard it. Customers can contact Gias Foods at sales@giasfoods.com for more information.
How to Identify the Recalled Pasta
The recall affects only specific batches of Bettergoods frozen fettuccine. Look for 22-ounce yellow bags with UPC 194346442706 Naples News. The lot numbers L6079C or L6080C are stamped on the back of the package. Expiration dates show September 19 or 20, 2027. All other batches and brands of frozen pasta are safe to eat.
Listeria Symptoms and At-Risk Groups
Listeria causes two types of illness. Intestinal listeriosis starts within 24 hours of eating contaminated food and usually lasts one to three days News-Press. Symptoms include mild diarrhea and vomiting. The more serious invasive form can develop days or weeks after exposure. It causes flu-like muscle aches and fatigue.
Pregnant people face the highest risk. Listeria can cause miscarriages and stillbirths Palm Beach Post. Adults 65 and older and people with weakened immune systems also face serious danger. Young children and frail older adults may develop fatal infections. Most healthy people who eat contaminated food will have only mild symptoms or none at all.
What Consumers Should Do Now
Check your freezer immediately for the recalled pasta packages. Do not eat the product under any circumstances News Journal Online. Take the package to Walmart or return it to where you purchased it for a full refund. If you already have eaten it and develop symptoms, contact your doctor right away.
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