Walmart announces immediate recall of popular cooking staple

Walmart has recalled more than 12,000 cartons of broth in nine states amid fears it could be expired.

The major retailer has removed Great Value Chicken Broth from its shelves because the packaging has been compromised.

The product concerned is sold in 48 cartons across 242 stores in total, Fox News reports.

The affected states are: Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Louisiana, Missouri, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Tennessee and Texas.

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

The soup has a shelf life that extends until March 2025. The packaging displays the UPC code '007874206684.'

So far, there have been no indications of any customers falling ill.

A Walmart representative stated, "Ensuring the health and safety of our customers remains our utmost priority."

 "Once we became informed about the issue, we promptly acted to withdraw all affected products from the designated stores. We are also actively collaborating with the supplier to conduct a thorough investigation." 

Customers who think they might be impacted are advised to discard the cartons and can request a refund.