The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warns that a popular chicken broth sold at Walmart could be unfit for consumption.
According to the health authority’s January 8 FDA report, Walmart has recalled 12,000 units of its Great Value Chicken Broth in 48-ounce cartons. The recall was initiated after the company discovered packaging problems that could compromise the product’s safety and sterility—the FDA cited the issue as “Potential for packaging failures that could compromise the sterility of the product, resulting in spoilage.”
The affected items were sold in aseptic paper cartons, with six retail units per case. A total of 2,023 cases were included in the recall, totaling 12,138 cartons of broth.
The report says this affects Walmart customers in two states: Alabama and Arkansas.
According to the FDA’s most recent update, the incident has not yet received a risk classification. The notice also did not specify whether there have been any reports of illness associated with the recall, which was first initiated on December 11, 2024.
Consuming spoiled chicken broth can cause symptoms of food poisoning due to the growth of harmful bacteria. People who have consumed spoiled broth may experience mild to severe gastrointestinal symptoms like diarrhea, vomiting, and fever.
In the case of bacterial spoilage, you are unlikely to notice a change in the taste, smell, or appearance of your food. That’s why, if you have purchased the damaged items, it’s best to discard them or return them to your place of purchase.
With certain exceptions affecting items bought with WIC & SNAP benefits, it is Walmart’s policy to issue a cash refund for recalled products, regardless of purchase condition.
- Batch (Lot) Code: 98F09234
- Retail Unit UPC: 007874206684
- Case UPC: 078742066844
- produced by TREE HOUSE FOODS INC, a company based in Oak Brook, British Columbia (Canada)
- The items are marked as best used by March 25, 2026. This means Walmart shoppers may have the affected items in their pantries, put away for long-term storage.
