Gias Foods has recalled two lots of bettergoods Authentic Italian Lemon Alfredo Fettuccine sold at Walmart stores across the United States because the frozen pasta may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
The recall affects 22-ounce packages of the pasta distributed nationwide. The issue was identified through routine sampling conducted by the Washington State Department of Agriculture and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, which detected Listeria in finished products.
No illnesses have been reported in connection with the recalled pasta.
Listeria monocytogenes can cause listeriosis, a serious foodborne infection. Symptoms may include vomiting, nausea, persistent fever, muscle aches, severe headache and neck stiffness.
Pregnant women, older adults, young children and people with weakened immune systems are at greater risk of developing severe illness. In pregnant women, Listeria infection can also result in pregnancy complications, including premature delivery, infection of the newborn or stillbirth.
Food contaminated with Listeria may not look, smell or taste spoiled.
The recall involves:
Consumers should not eat the recalled pasta. The product should be discarded or returned to the place of purchase for an appropriate refund.
Anyone who has consumed the recalled product should monitor for symptoms of listeriosis and seek medical attention if symptoms develop. Listeria infections can take time to appear, with symptoms potentially developing weeks after exposure.
Gias Foods has stopped distributing the affected pasta while the company and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration continue investigating the source of the contamination.
Source:US FDA