Was there a Great Value Chicken Broth recall in Kentucky? What to know about the product

If you are a Walmart shopper who recently purchased the Great Value family-sized chicken broth, you might be wondering if the product is recalled. But Kentucky residents might be in the clear.

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.

Here’s what consumers need to know:

Was there a Great Value Chicken Broth recall in Kentucky?

No, Kentucky is not one of the states with a recall of the Great Value Chicken Broth.

Where was the Great Value Chicken Broth recalled?

Walmart said Monday morning the recalled products were sold in 242 stores in nine states, including:

• Mississippi

How many Great Value Chicken Broth cases have been recalled?

Altogether, 2,023 cases have been recalled, according to the announcement.

Why was the Great Value Chicken Broth recalled?

The product, family-sized, 48-ounce cartons of Great Value Chicken Broth, are sold in aseptic paper cartons that could “compromise the sterility of the product, resulting in spoilage,” according to an announcement posted on the Food and Drug Administration’s website.

How do I know if my Great Value Chicken Broth is recalled?

The recalled products are marked with the following information:

• Best used by: March 25, 2026

• Batch/lot code: 98F09234

• Retail Unit UPC: 007874206684

• Case UPC: 078742066844

Who initiated the recall?

According to the recall announcement posted online, the company that recalled the product is Tree House Foods Inc. of Oak Brook, British Columbia. The company issued the recall on Dec. 11.

Walmart said any customers who have bought the product should not consume it and should throw it away. They can also request a full refund.

This article originally appeared on Louisville Courier Journal: Great Value Chicken Broth: How to check if there was recall in Kentucky