Walmart says customers should throw out a chicken broth product that was sold at stores in mostly Southern states late last year. The retailer has recalled 48-ounce cartons of Great Value Family Size Chicken Broth that had been sold at 242 stores in nine states.

Just over 2,000 cases of chicken broth sold at Walmart have been recalled due to a packaging issue that could lead to product spoilage, a Walmart spokesperson confirmed to USA TODAY Monday morning. The product,

That chicken broth you’ve been stocking up on for soup season might be a part of a recent recall. Walmart advises checking labels on their Great Value Family Size 48-ounce chicken broth cartons included in the recall.

The FDA recalled more than 2,000 cases of Great Value chicken broth sold at 242 Walmart locations across the nine states due to compromised packaging that could lead to bacterial spoilage, which could be undetectable through taste and smell.

Check inside your pantries! Walmart recalls Great Value chicken broth sold in nine states due to packaging issues causing potential spoilage.

The recall affects Walmart's Great Value Family Size Chicken Broth, packaged in 48-ounce cartons. The product has a best-by date of March 25, 2026, and UPC code of 007874206684 printed on the packaging. It was distributed to Walmart locations in Alabama and Arkansas.

Walmart urges those who purchased the chicken broth to throw it away or return it for a full refund. The retailer is currently working with its supplier to investigate. According to the Mayo Clinic, using the recalled broth could lead to food poisoning, which includes symptoms like upset stomach, diarrhea or vomiting.

If you purchased the broth in either Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Louisiana, Missouri, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Tennessee, or Texas, you are encouraged to not consume the broth and are eligible for a full refund. The grocer said it is working with the supplier to investigate the cause of the issue.

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Consumers in Alabama and Arkansas who purchased Great Value Chicken Broth from Walmart should be aware of the recall and take immediate action. Ensuring the product is disposed of or returned is crucial to prevent any potential health risks.