The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced a recall of Kettle Cuisine LLC’s Marketside Tomato Bisque Soup Kit, a product sold exclusively at select Walmart locations. The recall covers 3,240 packages distributed between June 30 and July 7, 2026, to Walmart stores in 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.
Reason for the recall
Routine testing by Kettle Cuisine produced a presumptive positive result for Listeria monocytogenes, a bacterium that can cause listeriosis. While the company has not received any confirmed reports of illness linked to the soup kit, the FDA advises consumers to treat the product as unsafe.
Health risks
Listeriosis can be especially serious for young children, older adults, individuals with weakened immune systems, and pregnant people. Symptoms in healthy individuals may include fever, headache, muscle aches, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea. More severe cases can lead to headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance and convulsions. For pregnant people, infection can result in miscarriage or stillbirth.
What consumers should do
Anyone who purchased the recalled soup kit should not eat, serve, sell or distribute it. The FDA and Kettle Cuisine recommend either disposing of the product or returning it to the place of purchase for a refund. Do not rely on smell or appearance to determine safety.
Consumers handling the product should wash their hands thoroughly and sanitize any surfaces that may have come into contact with the kit, including refrigerators, freezers, containers, utensils and countertops.
If you feel ill
People who consumed the soup kit and develop symptoms of listeriosis should contact a healthcare provider promptly. Pregnant individuals who experience fever or related symptoms after possible exposure should also seek medical attention without delay.
Contact information
Questions about the recall can be directed to the Kettle Cuisine hotline at 617‑409‑1104, available Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern Time.
This recall underscores the importance of vigilance when purchasing packaged foods, especially those with limited distribution windows. Shoppers are encouraged to keep receipts, verify product codes and stay informed about any future safety notices.
Original reporting: The Dallas Express — read the source article.
