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Walmart recalls tomato soup kits sold in 29 states over possible Listeria contamination

Nypost · 🇮🇳 public India · · 567 words · By Reda Wigle
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What to know about Walmart recalls tomato soup kits sold in 29 states over possible Listeria contamination

Walmart recalls tomato soup kits sold in 29 states over possible Listeria contamination See more of our coverage in your search results.

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Walmart recalls tomato soup kits sold in 29 states over possible Listeria contamination See more of our coverage in your search results.

Why it matters

A popular soup sold at Walmart stores is being recalled amid fears of Listeria contamination.

Common ground

According to a Food and Drug Administration announcement, Kettle Cuisine LLC of Savage, MD is voluntarily recalling more than 3,000 Marketside 14oz Tomato Bisque Soup Kits.

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Claim 1: “If you’re born with listeriosis or if you get an infection that spreads to your brain or causes sepsis, you could have long-lasting health conditions. These include developmental delays, blindness, organ damage, and paralysis.”
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Claim 2: “Kettle Cuisine launched the recall after routine product testing revealed a positive result for Listeria monocytogenes.”
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Multiple sources confirm the recall was triggered by routine testing that produced a presumptive positive result for Listeria monocytogenes.
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web search NEUTRAL — Recall initiated after presumptive positive result for listeria.Kettle Cuisine, which is a private-label food brand, said it initiated the recall after routine testing detected the presumptive positiv…
https://www.ktvu.com/news/popular-tomato-soup-sold-walmart-r…
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web search NEUTRAL — Why are the soup kits being recalled? The recall was issued because the “routine testing” undertaken by Kettle Cuisine “produced a presumptive positive result for Listeria monocytogenes,” according to…
https://www.foodnetwork.com/fn-dish/news/walmart-tomato-bisq…
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Claim 3: “The soup kits were distributed from June 30 through July 7 to select Walmart stores across 29 states.”
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While other claims are corroborated, the specific distribution window of June 30 through July 7 to 29 states is mentioned in the claim but not explicitly detailed in the provided evidence snippets, although wfmj.com mentions the date range for Ohio and PA. No broad confirmation for all 29 states was found in the provided evidence.
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Claim 4: “Pregnant women typically experience only mild illness such as fever, fatigue and muscle aches. However, the infection can be passed onto the fetus, increasing the risk of miscarriage, stillbirth and premature delivery.”
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Claim 5: “Listeriosis is a disease caused by eating food contaminated with Listeria bacteria, which can spread through a wide range of foods, including deli meats, cheese, and raw fruits and vegetables.”
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The definition and causes of listeriosis are confirmed by Wikipedia and other health-related search results.
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web search NEUTRAL — Listeriosis is a bacterial infection most commonly caused by Listeria monocytogenes, although L. ivanovii and L. grayi have been reported in certain cases.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Listeriosis
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web search NEUTRAL — What Causes Listeria? Listeria is caused by bacteria that can grow at cold temperatures, like those inside a refrigerator. Even freezing doesn’t stop it. When it contaminates food, you can’t see, smel…
https://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/food-poisoning/what-is-li…
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web search NEUTRAL — Listeriosis is a foodborne illness caused by eating foods contaminated with the Listeria monocytogenes (L. monocytogenes) bacterium. In pregnant women, the infection can result in miscarriage, prematu…
https://myhealth.alberta.ca/Health/pages/conditions.aspx?hwi…
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Claim 6: “It typically causes mild symptoms such as fever, headache, muscle pain, diarrhea or vomiting.”
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Multiple health sources confirm that typical symptoms include fever, headache, muscle pain, diarrhea, and vomiting.
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web search NEUTRAL — Common symptoms include fever, headache and diarrhea.Symptoms of listeriosis include fever, chills, headache, fatigue, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and muscle aches. Image content: This image is availab…
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/17721-listeri…
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web search NEUTRAL — Symptoms include diarrhoea, fever, headache and myalgia (muscle pain).This form of disease is characterized by severe symptoms and a high mortality rate (20–30%). The symptoms include fever, myalgia (…
https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/listeriosis
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web search NEUTRAL — Symptoms of listeriosis include fever, nausea, headaches, tiredness and muscle aches and pains. Listeriosis can be treated with antibiotics. On this page. What is listeria and listeriosis? What are th…
https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/listeria-and-listeriosis
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Claim 7: “severe or invasive infections — especially in higher-risk patients — are typically treated with antibiotics.”
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Claim 8: “To date, Kettle Cuisine has received no confirmed reports of illnesses associated with this product.”
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Both the FDA and other news reports explicitly state that there have been no confirmed reports of illnesses associated with this product.
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web search NEUTRAL — Kettle Cuisine Marketside Tomato Bisque Soup Kit. By: Kelly Broderick. Posted. The FDA has announced a recall for a Marketside Tomato Bisque Soup Kit that has been sold at Walmart stores around the co…
https://www.wkbw.com/life/recalls/thousands-of-soup-kits-rec…
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web search NEUTRAL — Tomato bisque soup kits exclusively sold at Walmart have been recalled in 29 states over concerns of possible listeria contamination.The company has received no confirmed reports of illnesses linked t…
https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/recall-alert/tomat…
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web search NEUTRAL — Product Description. Tomato Bisque Soup Kit 14oz (397g).To date, the company has received no confirmed reports of illnesses associated with this product.
https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety…
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Claim 9: “About 1 in 6 people with invasive listeriosis die from the infection, according to the CDC.”
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Claim 10: “Symptoms of listeriosis can appear anywhere from a few days to two weeks after eating contaminated food.”
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The onset period for listeriosis symptoms (a few days to two weeks) is confirmed via cross-reference.
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cross reference SUPPORTS — Symptoms of listeriosis can appear anywhere from a few days to two weeks after eating contaminated food.
https://nypost.com/2026/06/10/health/one-death-in-listeria-o…
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Claim 11: “Complications of listeriosis can include inflammation of the heart, brain, bones and abdominal organs, as well as pneumonia, sepsis, urinary tract infections and septicemia”
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Claim 12: “The affected products, which are packaged in a wrapped tray, have the UPC 194346474004 and an expiration date of August 22, 2026.”
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The UPC 194346474004 and expiration date of August 22, 2026, are explicitly confirmed by multiple web search results.
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web search NEUTRAL — The recall applies to 14-ounce tomato bisque soup kits with an expiration date of August 22, 2026, and UPC 194346474004. The product was sold at Walmart stores in both Ohio and Pennsylvania between Ju…
https://www.wfmj.com/news/local-news/tomato-soup-kits-sold-i…
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web search NEUTRAL — Walmart Marketside Tomato Bisque Recall: Check UPC 194346474004 and August 22 Use-By. Consumer Safety & Recalls Aug 13, 2026.
https://badpd.com/product-recalls/walmart-marketside-tomato-…
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web search NEUTRAL — Walmart has recalled Marketside Tomato Bisque Soup Kits over a potential Listeria contamination risk.The affected products, which are packaged in a wrapped tray, have the UPC 194346474004 and an expir…
https://www.yahoo.com/news/us/articles/walmart-recalls-tomat…
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Claim 13: “In invasive cases — when Listeria spreads beyond the digestive system — patients may experience more severe symptoms, including confusion, loss of balance, stiff neck and even seizures.”
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Claim 14: “Consumers with questions can contact the Kettle Cuisine hotline at 617-409-1104.”
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Claim 15: “Kettle Cuisine LLC of Savage, MD is voluntarily recalling more than 3,000 Marketside 14oz Tomato Bisque Soup Kits.”
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Multiple independent sources, including the FDA and news reports, confirm that Kettle Cuisine LLC of Savage, MD is recalling more than 3,000 Marketside 14oz Tomato Bisque Soup Kits.
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Claim 16: “people with weakened immune systems, pregnant women, young children and adults over 65 face a higher risk of severe, potentially life-threatening complications, according to the Cleveland Clinic.”
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cross reference SUPPORTS — people with weakened immune systems, pregnant women, young children and adults over 65 face a higher risk of severe, potentially life-threatening complications, according to the Cleveland Clinic.
https://nypost.com/2026/06/10/health/one-death-in-listeria-o…
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Claim 17: “The impacted products were distributed to Walmart stores 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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The evidence confirms the product was sold in 29 states (via TikTok and other reports), but the specific exhaustive list of states provided in the claim is not fully detailed in the provided evidence snippets.
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web search NEUTRAL — Another recall. Popular tomato soups kits sold at select Walmart stores in 29 states are being recalled after routine testing found a presumptive positive result for listeria.
https://www.tiktok.com/discover/tomato-soup-kit-recall-incid…
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web search NEUTRAL — Shop Walmart.com today for Every Day Low Prices. Join Walmart+ for unlimited free delivery from your store & free shipping with no order minimum. Start your free 30-day trial now!Two people sat in a p…
https://www.walmart.com/
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web search NEUTRAL — Frozen fruit products distributed to Walmart, Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, Target, Aldi and AWG stores in over 30 states have been voluntarily recalled due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contaminati…
https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/food/story/dozens-frozen-…
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