Walmart Soup Recall Amid Listeria Infection Concern: Map Shows 29 States

A Walmart soup kit, sold in approximately 29 states, has been recalled due to a potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination risk. The recall specifically affects thousands of Marketside Tomato Bisque Soup Kits distributed to Walmart stores across the country. Listeria is a bacteria that can survive refrigeration and may cause severe health complications for vulnerable individuals, such as fever, muscle aches, nausea, diarrhea, headaches, and loss of balance.

Pregnant women face additional risks, including miscarriage and stillbirth, while infants and those with weakened immune systems can experience life-threatening infections.

The recalled soup kits, produced by Kettle Cuisine LLC in Savage, Maryland, consist of 14-ounce packages and bear UPC number 194346474004, as well as a best-by/use-by date of August 22, 2026. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the recall on August 12, 2025. So far, no confirmed illnesses have been reported in connection with the product, and Kettle Cuisine is working with federal regulators to further investigate the potential contamination.

The recalled items were distributed between June 30 and July 7 to select Walmart locations in various states.

Consumers who purchased the recalled soup kits are advised not to eat the product and should either discard it or return it to Walmart for a full refund. Food safety experts recommend cleaning surfaces, containers, and utensils that may have come into contact with the recalled product to minimize cross-contamination risks. Anyone experiencing symptoms of listeriosis after consuming the product, including pregnant women and individuals with compromised immune systems, should contact a healthcare provider immediately.

Kettle Cuisine is continuing its investigation into the presumptive positive test result for Listeria monocytogenes in collaboration with the FDA.