“Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue through the links provided.” Over 2,000 cases (12,000 individual cartons) of Great Value Chicken Broth sold at Walmart are under recall due to packaging errors that may compromise product sterility, leading to spoilage. The recall impacts 242 stores across nine states. According to a report from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the Canadian manufacturer of the Walmart-exclusive broth initiated the recall, which began on December 11 and is ongoing.
The recalled family-sized 48-ounce cartons of Great Value Chicken Broth were produced by Tree House Foods and bear the best-used by date of March 25, 2006, as well as a batch/lot code of 98F09234 and a UPC of 007874206684. Walmart has advised customers not to consume the affected products and to discard them. Customers can also request a full refund for the recalled items.
In a statement to USA Today, a Walmart spokesperson emphasized the retailer’s commitment to customer health and safety, stating, “The health and safety of our customers is always a top priority. 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.”
The recall affects stores in Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Louisiana, Missouri, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Texas. Each case contains six cartons, totaling over 12,000 individual cartons of the recalled broth. This marks the second food recall from Walmart this month, following the recall of packaged fresh broccoli due to listeria concerns.
Food safety experts have noted a recent increase in recall headlines, attributing it to factors such as our reliance on ready-to-eat foods, sanitation issues, staffing challenges, the complexity of the global food supply chain, and advancements in food safety inspections that aid in detecting safety risks more efficiently.
Despite the heightened awareness of food recalls, data from the FDA indicates that the number of food and beverage recalls has not significantly risen compared to previous years. Wade Syers, D.Soc.Sci., a food safety specialist at Michigan State University Extension, explained that the increased coverage of recalls is due to a growing public interest in food safety issues.
As consumers, remaining vigilant about product recalls and heeding safety guidelines from retailers and regulatory authorities can help mitigate risks associated with contaminated or compromised food products. In light of recent recalls, it is crucial for consumers to stay informed and take necessary precautions to safeguard their health and well-being.
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