Walmart tomato soup kits recalled over Listeria risk, FDA says
The 14oz soup kits were distributed at Walmart stores in 29 states between June 30 and July 7, according to the FDA.
Kettle Cuisine is recalling 3,240 tomato soup kits sold at Walmart stores due to potential Listeria contamination, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The recalled products were distributed to Walmart locations in 29 states between June 30 and July 7, the FDA announced on Wednesday. Walmart has not yet commented on the recall.
The food manufacturer discovered the issue after the soup kits tested positive for Listeria, a bacteria that can cause severe illness. No confirmed illnesses have been reported associated with the recalled product. Symptoms of Listeria infection include severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain, and diarrhea.
Consumers who purchased the recalled tomato soup kits are advised to wash their hands after handling the product and clean any surfaces that it may have touched. The FDA recommends disposing of the soup kit or returning it to the store of purchase for a refund. The agency warns against relying on smell or appearance to determine if the product is safe, as these methods may not be reliable indicators of contamination.
The recalled product has a best-by date of August 22 and product code 194346474004. It comes in a 14-ounce package and was sold in the following states: Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, New Jersey, New Mexico, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, Vermont, Wisconsin, and West Virginia.
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