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Boticelli Foods Recalls Bettergoods Pistachio Nut Butter Because of Possible Health Risk
Summary & scoring by The Bell Brief (Dr. Jennifer Bell) using the Drill-Down Protocol (Drill-Down Score) — not the original publisher.
Why it matters for dental
Dental practices that stock or recommend nut-butter products in pediatric waiting areas or staff break rooms face a low but real risk of a Salmonella exposure event that could trigger local health-department scrutiny or liability.
Key points
- Recall is limited to one lot (LB028ACP04) of 6.7 oz jars sold under the “bettergoods” brand.
- Salmonella risk is highest for young children—the same demographic most dental offices see for hygiene visits.
- Any recalled product found on office premises should be removed immediately and patients/families notified if samples were distributed.
- No dental-specific regulatory action is triggered, but offices maintaining food-service areas should verify lot numbers against the recall notice.
Who should care
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