This is nuts! After lettuce scare, Walmart nut butter flagged for potential sickness

Nypost · 🇺🇸 public United States · Aug 07, 2026 · 515 words · By Aurielle Weiss

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After lettuce scare, Walmart nut butter flagged for potential sickness See more of our coverage in your search results.

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Nut butter is the newest food to terrorize grocery shoppers.

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The tension in the story is sharpened by Loaded Language, Exaggeration / Hyperbole: language that can make the dispute feel more urgent, personal, or adversarial than the underlying facts alone.

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open_in_new Read the original article: https://nypost.com/2026/08/07/lifestyle/walmart-pistachio-nut-butter-recalled-fo…

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 15 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “As of Monday, no illnesses have been reported in relation to this specific recall, according to the report.”

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The NTD report explicitly mentions that 'No illnesses or injuries have been reported to date in connection with the recall, the FDA notice states.'

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Claim 2: “The lot code is LB028ACP04 with an expiration date of January 28, 2027, according to the FDA.”

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The FDA and other sources confirm the lot code is LB028ACP04 and the expiration date is January 28, 2027.

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web search NEUTRAL — No other lots of bettergoods Pistachio Nut Butter are subject to this recall. No illnesses or injuries have been reported in connection with this product that we are aware of to date. The recall was i…
https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety…

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web search NEUTRAL — The recalled product comes in a 6.7-ounce glass jar with UPC 194346207968, Lot Code LB028ACP04, and an expiration date of January 28, 2027.If you have a jar of recalled Bettergoods Pistachio Nut Butte…
https://www.msn.com/en-us/food-and-drink/general/walmart-rec…

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web search NEUTRAL — Walmart recalled one lot of bettergoods Pistachio Nut Butter after Salmonella was detected. Learn about affected jars, risks, refunds, and legal options.Consumers can identify recalled jars by UPC 194…
https://www.schmidtandclark.com/walmart-bettergoods-pistachi…

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Claim 3: “Healthy people can typically recover within four to seven days with no treatment”

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This claim was extracted as a checkable statement from the article. eFinder labels it pending based on the available evidence and source context shown below.

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Claim 4: “Botticelli Foods, which is located in Melville, N.Y.”

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Food Safety News explicitly identifies 'Boticelli Foods of Melville NY' as the company recalling the product.

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web search NEUTRAL — Alessandro di Mariano di Vanni Filipepi (c. 1445[1] – May 17, 1510), better known as Sandro Botticelli (/ ˌbɒtɪˈtʃɛli / BOT-ih-CHEL-ee; Italian: [ˈsandro bottiˈtʃɛlli]) or simply Botticelli, was an It…
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sandro_Botticelli

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web search NEUTRAL — The following is a list of panel paintings, works on canvas and frescoes by the Italian painter Sandro Botticelli. [1] His drawings, such as those of the Divine Comedy, are excluded.
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web search NEUTRAL — Alessandro di Mariano di Vanni Filipepi, conosciuto col nome d'arte di Sandro Botticelli (Firenze, 1º marzo 1445 – Firenze, 17 maggio 1510), è stato un pittore italiano inquadrabile nella corrente art…
https://it.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sandro_Botticelli

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Claim 5: “The Bettergoods Pistachio Nut Butter — exclusively sold at Walmart — has been recalled due to a contamination risk.”

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Multiple independent sources (AOL, NTD, and other web results) confirm that Bettergoods Pistachio Nut Butter sold exclusively at Walmart has been recalled due to salmonella contamination risk.

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web search NEUTRAL — Jars of bettergoods Pistachio Nut Butter are being recalled in 19 states over salmonella concerns. The affected jars of nut butter were sold exclusively at Walmart stores. Here’s how to identify them.
https://www.aol.com/articles/fda-recalls-nut-butter-sold-134…

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web search NEUTRAL — Bettergoods Pistachio Nut Butter sold exclusively at Walmart recalled across 19 states.No illnesses or injuries have been reported to date in connection with the recall, the FDA notice states. Salmone…
https://www.ntd.com/pistachio-nut-butter-sold-at-walmart-rec…

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web search NEUTRAL — Walmart's bettergoods pistachio nut butter has been recalled due to salmonella risk.The bettergoods Pistachio Nut Butter was sold in 19 states, according to the FDA recall report
https://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/story/grocery/stores/20…

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Claim 6: “According to the FDA, salmonella may be able to enter the bloodstream and produce more severe illnesses such as arterial infections, endocarditis and arthritis — but only in rare circumstances.”

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This claim was extracted as a checkable statement from the article. eFinder labels it pending based on the available evidence and source context shown below.

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Claim 7: “No other nut butters were impacted, according to the recall.”

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The FDA announcement specifically states that no other lots of the Bettergoods nut butter were included in the recall.

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web search NEUTRAL — Bettergoods Pistachio Nut Butter is being recalled for possible salmonella contamination.
https://www.wect.com/2026/08/03/popular-nut-butter-sold-walm…

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web search NEUTRAL — Bettergoods Pistachio Nut Butter sold exclusively at Walmart recalled across 19 states. (U.S. Food and Drug Administration).Per the FDA's announcement, no other lots of the Bettergoods nut butter were…
https://www.ntd.com/pistachio-nut-butter-sold-at-walmart-rec…

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web search NEUTRAL — Bettergoods Pistachio Nut ButterCredit: FDA.A popular nut butter sold exclusively at Walmart has been recalled due to potential Salmonella contamination.
https://www.aol.com/articles/popular-pistachio-nut-butter-so…

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Claim 8: “Salmonella symptoms may include fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain.”

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Claim 9: “Symptoms may start as soon as six hours or as late as six days from initial contact.”

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Claim 10: “The most common symptoms of salmonella are diarrhea, fever and stomach cramps, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).”

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This claim was extracted as a checkable statement from the article. eFinder labels it pending based on the available evidence and source context shown below.

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Claim 11: “The recall was first initiated on July 17 after Walmart learned that the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services had tested three jars of the product at a store and identified the presence of salmonella.”

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The FDA and other news sources explicitly state the recall was initiated after Walmart learned on July 17 that the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) found salmonella in three jars.

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web search NEUTRAL — The recall was initiated after Walmart learned on July 17, 2026 that the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (“FDACS”) had, as part of a routine inspection, tested three jars of th…
https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety…

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web search NEUTRAL — The recall was initiated after Walmart learned on July 17 that the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services tested three jars of the product at a Walmart and identified the presence of …
https://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/story/grocery/stores/20…

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web search NEUTRAL — The recall was issued Monday of Bettergoods Pistacio Nut Butter covering Walmart stores in 19 states. But the recall notice by importer Botticelli Foods indicated Walmart has known about the issue for…
https://www.yahoo.com/news/us/articles/florida-found-salmone…

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Claim 12: “The Bettergoods Pistachio Nut Butter was sold in 6.7-ounce glass jars with the UPC code 194346207961.”

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The FDA, Food Network, and other sources confirm the product is in 6.7-ounce glass jars with UPC 194346207961.

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web search NEUTRAL — The recalled Bettergoods Pistachio Nut Butter was sold in glass jars marked with “NET WT 6.7oz (190g),” the UPC 194346207961 and Lot Code LB028ACP04.
https://www.foodnetwork.com/fn-dish/news/walmart-bettergoods…

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web search NEUTRAL — The recalled product comes in a 6.7oz (190g) glass jar bearing UPC 194346207961 and is identified by Lot Code LB028ACP04, with an expiration date of January 28, 2027 printed on the jar. No other lots …
https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety…

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web search NEUTRAL — The Bettergoods Pistachio Nut Butter was sold in 6.7-ounce glass jars with the UPC code 194346207961. The lot code is LB028ACP04 with an expiration date of January 28, 2027, according to the FDA.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/food-and-drink/general/this-is-nut…

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Claim 13: “Botticelli Foods, the company that makes the item, issued the recall on August 3 after a potential salmonella contamination, according to a U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) report.”

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The FDA report and news sources confirm Botticelli Foods issued the recall due to potential salmonella. While the specific date 'August 3' is mentioned in the claim, the evidence confirms the recall was issued on a 'Monday' and that Botticelli Foods is the responsible party.

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Claim 14: “The item was distributed to Walmart stores across 19 states: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Kansas, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, South Dakota, Tennessee, Washington, Wyoming”

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While multiple sources confirm the product was sold in '19 states', the specific list of states provided in the claim was not explicitly detailed in the provided evidence snippets, although the number 19 is consistently corroborated.

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Claim 15: “The butter was manufactured by Gustibus Alimentari Srl of Assoro, Italy, and imported by Botticelli.”

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The FDA and Food Safety News both confirm the product was manufactured by Gustibus Alimentari Srl of Assoro, Italy, and imported by Botticelli.

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web search NEUTRAL — Product was manufactured by Gustibus Alimentari Srl of Assoro, Italy, imported by Botticelli, and distributed exclusively by Walmart Inc. of Bentonville, Arkansas.
https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety…

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web search NEUTRAL — A lot of Bettergoods Pistachio Nut Butter sold in 19 states has been recalled after three jars of the product tested positive for Salmonella during a routine inspection.
https://www.ntd.com/pistachio-nut-butter-sold-at-walmart-rec…

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web search NEUTRAL — Boticelli Foods of Melville NY, is recalling one lot of bettergoods Pistachio Nut Butter because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Product was manufactured by Gustibus Alimentar…
https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2026/08/imported-pistachio-bu…

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