Walmart recalls over 12,000 cartons of chicken broth in 9 states

Walmart stores recently recalled more than 12,000 cartons of chicken broth amid concerns that the product's packaging was compromised.

The recalled product is the Great Value brand of chicken broth, which was sold in 48 ounce containers, according to a release from the Food and Drug Administration.

The recall was initiated on Dec. 11, but the notice was published on the FDA's website on Jan. 8. 

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The recalled cartons were sent to stores in Alabama and Arkansas, according to the FDA's announcement, but Walmart said in a statement to Fox News Digital on Friday that a total of 242 stores in nine states were impacted.

Georgia, Louisiana, Missouri, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Tennessee and Texas were the other states. 

The reason for the recall is "potential for packaging failures that could compromise the sterility of the product, resulting in spoilage."

A total of 2,023 cases were included in the recall. 

Each case includes six products, meaning 12,138 cartons of broth were recalled.

The recalled products had a "best used by" date of March 25, 2026.

They carry the UPC code "007874206684."

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The recall notice did not indicate if any illnesses had been reported from consumption of the chicken broth. 

"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."

Anyone who thinks they may be in possession of a recalled item should discard it and request a full refund, a company spokesperson said.

Unopened, shelf-stable cartons or cans of chicken broth can last for years in a pantry, the website Southern Living said. 

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Once these items are opened, however, any leftover broth should be stored in the refrigerator for about three to four days, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's website.

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Alternatively, leftover chicken broth can be frozen and kept in the freezer for two to three months, the USDA said. 

Any leftover chicken broth that emits a strange odor or appears to be discolored or moldy is spoiled and should not be consumed, Southern Living added.  

Eating spoiled chicken broth can trigger food poisoning.