Walmart Just Recalled 12,138 Boxes of Great Value Chicken Broth

You’ll want to double-check the labels on any chicken broth purchased at Walmart. Great Value Chicken Broth in 48-ounce cartons have been recalled because of “packaging failures” that could result in spoilage, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The recall affects 2,023 cases with six boxes of broth per case—a total of 12,138 boxes.

This recall started on December 11, 2024, but it was not made visible to the public until last week. It still hasn’t been posted to the Product Recalls page on Walmart’s website.

What caused the recall?

The packaging could fail and result in spoiled broth. That thick, waxy carton that store-bought broth comes in is aseptic, or free of contamination. Products in aseptic packaging are shelf-stable. That’s why you can keep unopened broth in your pantry, but opened broth needs to be refrigerated or frozen. If the Great Value packaging fails while the broth is at the store or in your pantry, it could lead to spoiled contents.

How do I know if I have recalled chicken broth?

The FDA’s recall post says the flawed boxes were sent to Walmart stores in Alabama and Arkansas. The AP reports that the broth was sold at 242 stores across nine states. Walmart locations in the following states could have also received the recalled boxes: Georgia, Louisiana, Missouri, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Tennessee and Texas.

Here’s the information for recalled products:

• Great Value Chicken Broth in 48-ounce cartons with a “best by” date of March 25, 2026
• Lot number: 98F09234
• UPC number: 007874206684

What should I do next?

Toss the recalled Great Value broth or bring it back to Walmart for a refund. The Great Value brand ranks among our best chicken broths for its affordability and taste, so we hope Walmart will be able to resolve this issue.

If you have 30-minute soups on your meal plan this week, pick up replacement broth or consider making homemade chicken broth.