Walmart Recalls Over 12,000 Cartons of Chicken Broth Over Packaging Concerns

Walmart has recalled more than 12,000 cartons of Great Value Chicken Broth across nine states due to concerns over compromised packaging that could lead to spoilage. The recall, initiated on Dec. 11, 2024, was announced by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Jan. 8, 2025, and affects 242 stores in Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Louisiana, Missouri, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Texas.

The recalled product, sold in 48-ounce cartons with a ‘best used by’ date of March 25, 2026, carries the UPC code ‘007874206684.’ The FDA stated that the recall was prompted by ‘potential for packaging failures that could compromise the sterility of the product, resulting in spoilage.’ No illnesses have been reported as of the recall notice.

‘The health and safety of our customers is always a top priority,’ a Walmart spokesperson said in a statement. ‘As soon as we were made aware of the issue, we took action to remove all impacted product from the select, impacted stores. We are continuing to work with the supplier to investigate.’

Customers who purchased the affected product are advised to discard it and request a full refund. Unopened, shelf-stable cartons of chicken broth typically last for years, but once opened, leftovers should be refrigerated and consumed within three to four days or frozen for up to three months, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Southern Living warns that spoiled chicken broth may emit a strange odor, appear discolored, or develop mold, and should not be consumed. Consuming spoiled broth can lead to foodborne illnesses.

Walmart has urged customers who suspect they may have a recalled carton to contact the retailer for further instructions. The recall involves 2,023 cases, each containing six cartons, totaling 12,138 units.