California — Walmart shoppers in California and 28 other states are being warned about a recalled soup kit that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause serious illness.
Kettle Cuisine LLC, a Maryland-based company, announced the recall of certain Marketside Tomato Bisque Soup Kit products after routine testing produced a presumptive positive result for listeria.
The recall information was posted by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and consumers are being urged not to eat the affected product.
Recalled Soup Was Sold in 29 States
The recalled soup kit was sold at Walmart stores between June 30, 2026, and July 7, 2026.
The affected states include 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.
Consumers who recently purchased Marketside soup products should check their refrigerators and compare the package information with the recall details.
Check Your Soup Kit for These Details
According to the recall notice, shoppers should look for the following information:
- Brand: Marketside
- Product: Tomato Bisque Soup Kit
- Size: 14 ounces
- UPC: 194346474004
- Best-by date: August 22, 2026
If the product matches the recalled information, consumers should not eat it. The company is advising shoppers to return the product for a refund.
No Confirmed Illnesses Reported
Kettle Cuisine said it has not received any confirmed reports of illnesses associated with the recalled soup kit. The recall was initiated after routine company testing produced a presumptive positive result for Listeria monocytogenes.
Although no illnesses have been confirmed, listeria contamination can pose a serious health risk, particularly to people who are more vulnerable to infection.
Listeria Can Cause Serious Illness
According to the FDA notice, healthy people who become infected with listeria may experience symptoms including high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea.
More serious infections can develop in young children, older or frail adults and people with weakened immune systems. In severe cases, listeria infections can become life-threatening.
Pregnant women are also at particular risk. A listeria infection during pregnancy can potentially result in miscarriage or stillbirth, making food recalls involving the bacteria especially important for expectant mothers.
What Consumers Should Do Now
Anyone who has the recalled soup kit should avoid eating it and return it for a refund.
Consumers who handled the product are also advised to wash their hands thoroughly and clean and sanitize any surfaces that may have come into contact with the recalled food.
People who already consumed the product and develop concerning symptoms should contact a healthcare provider.
For additional recall information, consumers can contact Kettle Cuisine at 617-409-1104, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST.
With the product sold across 29 states, shoppers who purchased Marketside Tomato Bisque Soup Kit during the affected period may want to check their refrigerator before eating it.
Did you recently buy this soup kit from Walmart? Check the product details carefully and share this recall information with anyone who may have purchased it.
