Walmart recalls tomato soup kits amid listeria contamination concerns, FDA says
Key Points:
- Walmart is recalling over 3,000 private-label Marketside Tomato Bisque soup kits sold in 29 states due to potential listeria contamination, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
- The recalled soup kits were distributed between June 30 and July 7 and have a best-by or use-by date of August 22.
- The affected states include a wide range across the U.S., from California and Texas to New York and Vermont.
- The manufacturer, Kettle Cuisine, has not received any confirmed reports of illness linked to the product so far.
- Listeria infection can cause serious health issues, especially for older adults, people with weakened immune systems, and pregnant women, with symptoms ranging from fever and muscle aches to neurological issues.