Boticelli Foods is recalling one lot of 6.7-ounce bettergoods Pistachio Nut Butter sold exclusively through Walmart. FDA's posted company announcement identifies UPC 194346207961, lot LB028ACP04 and an expiration date of January 28, 2027. No other lots are included in the notice.
Key facts
- Recalled size: 6.7 ounces (190 grams) in a glass jar.
- UPC: 194346207961; lot: LB028ACP04; expiration: January 28, 2027.
- The FDA-posted announcement says no other lots are included and no illnesses or injuries were known to the company at the time of publication.
Timeline
July 17, 2026 — Walmart learned that Florida agriculture testing had detected Salmonella in three jars. August 3 — the company recall announcement was posted through FDA. August 7 — U.S. searches for the Walmart bettergoods pistachio nut butter recall remained above 50,000 as consumers looked for the affected product details.
Salmonella can cause diarrhea, fever, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain, and infection can be more serious for young children, older adults and people with weakened immune systems. This is a lot-specific recall, so the product name alone is not enough to determine whether a jar is affected.
The notice covers Walmart stores in Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Kansas, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, South Dakota, Tennessee, Washington and Wyoming. Consumers with a matching jar should not eat it and should return it to the place of purchase for a refund.
What happened?
Florida agriculture officials found Salmonella in three jars during routine testing at a Walmart store, according to the FDA-posted announcement. Walmart informed the recalling company on July 17, and the affected lot was recalled. The notice says the product was made in Italy, imported by Boticelli Foods and distributed to Walmart stores in 19 states.
Why it matters
Salmonella can cause diarrhea, fever, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain, and infection can be more serious for young children, older adults and people with weakened immune systems. This is a lot-specific recall, so the product name alone is not enough to determine whether a jar is affected.
Background
Boticelli Foods is recalling one lot of 6.7-ounce bettergoods Pistachio Nut Butter sold exclusively through Walmart. FDA's posted company announcement identifies UPC 194346207961, lot LB028ACP04 and an expiration date of January 28, 2027. No other lots are included in the notice.
What each side says
Boticelli Foods' announcement says the recall is limited to one lot and that no illnesses or injuries were reported to the company at the time of the notice. FDA posts company recall announcements as a public service and says that posting does not constitute an endorsement. Walmart's product page identifies the same bettergoods pistachio spread and currently shows the single-jar option as out of stock online, but availability can vary by location.
What happens next
Check the bottom or lid for lot LB028ACP04, confirm UPC 194346207961 and look for the January 28, 2027 expiration date. Do not consume a matching jar. Return it for a refund, and monitor FDA's recall page for any change in scope, classification or reported illnesses.
Nivegu analysis
Search interest is much broader than the recall itself. The actionable information is narrow: one size, one UPC, one lot and one expiration date. The FDA notice says no illnesses or injuries were known to the company when it issued the announcement; that statement should not be read as proof that every jar is safe or that the potential contamination was harmless.
Different viewpoints
Shoppers who still have the jar can compare all three identifiers—the UPC, lot code and expiration date—before taking action. A precise lot check prevents unrelated jars from being discarded.
Consumers who no longer have the original jar or cannot read the code may be unable to rule out the affected lot confidently. The product was distributed across a wide geographic area, increasing the chance that jars remain in home pantries.
What we know
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What is the short version?
Boticelli Foods is recalling one lot of 6.7-ounce bettergoods Pistachio Nut Butter sold exclusively through Walmart. FDA's posted company announcement identifies UPC 194346207961, lot LB028ACP04 and an expiration date of January 28, 2027. No other lots are included in the notice.
Why does this matter now?
Salmonella can cause diarrhea, fever, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain, and infection can be more serious for young children, older adults and people with weakened immune systems. This is a lot-specific recall, so the product name alone is not enough to determine whether a jar is affected.
What should readers watch next?
The notice covers Walmart stores in Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Kansas, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, South Dakota, Tennessee, Washington and Wyoming. Consumers with a matching jar should not eat it and should return it to the place of purchase for a refund.
Corrections & updates
This briefing was published 8/7/2026 and last updated 8/7/2026. Material corrections and revisions are recorded visibly.
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