Walmart Soup Recall Amid Listeria Infection Concern: Map Shows 29 States
Summary
A tomato soup kit sold at Walmart has been recalled after tests showed it could be contaminated with Listeria bacteria. The recall affects soup kits sold in 29 states, but no illnesses have been reported so far.Key Facts
- Kettle Cuisine LLC recalled 3,240 packages of Marketside Tomato Bisque Soup Kits.
- The soup kits were sold exclusively at select Walmart stores from June 30 to July 7.
- The product may contain Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause serious infections.
- Listeria can grow even in refrigerated food and is especially dangerous for pregnant women, elderly, and people with weak immune systems.
- Symptoms of listeriosis include fever, headache, stiff neck, nausea, and loss of balance.
- The affected packages have a UPC of 194346474004 and a best-by date of August 22, 2026.
- Customers should not eat the soup and can return it to Walmart for a refund or throw it away.
- Authorities recommend cleaning any surfaces that touched the soup to prevent spreading the bacteria.
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