Tejal Somvanshi
A packaging defect that could lead to hidden bacterial growth has triggered Walmart to recall thousands of its store-brand chicken broth cartons. The recall affects 48-ounce Great Value Chicken Broth sold in nine Southern states.
“The health and safety of our customers is always a top priority,” a Walmart spokesperson said. The company immediately removed the affected products from 242 stores after discovering the packaging issue.
The problem lies in the container’s packaging, which normally keeps bacteria out. When this barrier fails, harmful bacteria can grow without changing how the broth looks, smells, or tastes. This makes it impossible to tell if the product has gone bad just by checking it.
The Food and Drug Administration warns that even sealed cartons from the affected batch could be unsafe. The recalled products have a “Best if Used by” date of March 25, 2026, batch code 98F09234, and UPC 007874206684.
Tree House Foods Inc., which makes the broth for Walmart, found that the packaging could fail to keep the product sterile. While no one has reported getting sick, the FDA says customers should return the broth for a refund or throw it away.
The recall covers stores in Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Louisiana, Missouri, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Texas. This notice comes as Walmart also deals with another food safety issue – a separate recall of Marketside Broccoli Florets over possible listeria contamination in 20 states.
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Both companies are looking into what caused the packaging problem. Meanwhile, Walmart has taken action to remove all impacted products from select stores. Customers can return affected products to Walmart for a refund.
For those wondering about food safety at home, check stored chicken broth carefully. Look at the bottom of the carton for the batch code. If it matches the recall number, don’t use it – even if it seems fine. The FDA keeps track of all food recalls online, helping people stay informed about safety alerts.
This recall shows how food packaging helps protect safety. When it works properly, packaging maintains product safety. But when there’s a problem, taking quick action matters. Walmart’s response helps protect public health while they work with their supplier to investigate the issue
