Walmart has recalled more than 12,000 cases of its Great Value brand chicken broth over concerns about compromised packaging.
According to a statement from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the recall involves 48-ounce containers of broth, which may have “potential for packaging failures that could compromise the sterility of the product and lead to spoilage.”
The recall, initiated on December 11 but posted on the FDA website on January 8, affects 242 Walmart stores in nine states: Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Louisiana, Missouri, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Tennessee and Texas .
A total of 2,023 cases were recalled from the market, corresponding to 12,138 boxes of chicken broth.
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The affected products have a “best use by” date of March 25, 2026 and carry the UPC code “007874206684.”
In a statement to Fox News Digital, a Walmart spokesperson emphasized: “The health and safety of our customers is always a top priority. As soon as we became aware of the issue, we took action to remove all affected products from selected affected stores. “We continue to work with the supplier to investigate.”
The recall notice did not indicate whether illnesses have been reported due to consumption of the affected products. Consumers in possession of the recalled chicken broth are advised to throw it away and contact Walmart for a full refund.
Unopened cartons of chicken broth can generally remain stable for years, according to Southern Living. However, once opened, leftover broth should be refrigerated for three to four days or frozen for up to two to three months, the U.S. Department of Agriculture recommends.
You should never consume spoiled broth, identifiable by strange odors, discoloration or mold, as it can cause food poisoning.
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