Walmart Recalls Chicken Broth Over Safety Concerns

Walmart recently issued a recall for over 12,000 cartons of its Great Value brand chicken broth due to concerns about potential packaging failures. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that the 48-ounce containers of broth were initially recalled on December 11, but the notice was only published on the FDA’s website on January 8.

The recall was triggered by the possibility of packaging failures that could compromise the sterility of the product, leading to spoilage. The affected products were distributed to stores in Alabama and Arkansas, as per the FDA’s announcement. However, Walmart revealed in a statement that a total of 242 stores across nine states were impacted.

In addition to Alabama and Arkansas, the recall also affected stores in Georgia, Louisiana, Missouri, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Texas. The recall encompassed a total of 2,023 cases, with each case containing six products. This means that a total of 12,138 cartons of chicken broth were recalled.

The recalled products had a “best used by” date of March 25, 2026, and carried the UPC code “007874206684.” The recall notice did not specify whether any illnesses had been reported due to the consumption of the chicken broth.

Walmart emphasized its commitment to customer safety in a statement, saying, “The health and safety of our customers is always a top priority. As soon as we were made aware of the issue, we took action to remove all impacted products from the select, impacted stores. We are continuing to work with the supplier to investigate.”

Customers who believe they may have purchased a recalled item are advised to discard it and request a full refund. Unopened, shelf-stable cartons or cans of chicken broth can last for years in a pantry. Once opened, any leftover broth should be stored in the refrigerator for about three to four days, or it can be frozen and kept for two to three months, according to the US Department of Agriculture.

Consumers are warned that any leftover chicken broth that emits a strange odor or appears to be discolored or moldy is spoiled and should not be consumed, as it can cause food poisoning.