Walmart Recalls Chicken Broth Brand in 9 States — Details

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recalled over 2,000 cases of chicken broth sold at Walmart in nine states due to a packaging defect that may cause spoilage, USA TODAY reported on January 13.

According to the FDA’s enforcement report, the product is a “Great Value, Chicken Broth, 48 oz. , Aseptic paper cartons, 6 retail units per case, 120 cases/pallet.” The reason for the recall is due to a “Potential for packaging failures that could compromise the sterility of the product, resulting in spoilage.”

The affected cartons are labeled with a “Best Used By” date of March 25, 2026, a batch or lot code of 98F09234, and the following Universal Product Codes (UPCs): 007874206684 for retail units and 078742066844 for cases.

Tree House Foods Inc., the manufacturer, voluntarily recalled the product on December 11, 2024. The company reportedly distributed 2,023 cases to 242 Walmart stores across nine states: Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Louisiana, Missouri, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Texas.

According to the FDA’s report, Tree House Foods initially notified consignees of the recall by telephone. The recall remains ongoing, and the company has not issued a press release.

Walmart reportedly removed the affected products from its shelves immediately after learning about the issue. In a statement to USA Today Walmart said, “The health and safety of our customers is always a top priority.”

Their statement continued, “As soon as we were made aware of the issue, we took action to remove all impacted (products) from … select, impacted stores. We are continuing to work with the supplier to investigate.”

Walmart advised customers who purchased the product not to consume it and to dispose of it immediately. Customers can also request a full refund.