Kettle Cuisine LLC is recalling more than 3,000 Marketside Tomato Bisque Soup Kits sold exclusively at select Walmart stores because of possible Listeria contamination, according to a company announcement posted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

The recall covers 3,240 14-ounce Marketside Tomato Bisque Soup Kits with UPC 194346474004 and a use-by date of Aug. 22, 2026. The products were distributed from June 30 through July 7, to select Walmart stores across 29 states.

Kettle Cuisine initiated the recall after routine company testing produced a presumptive positive result for Listeria monocytogenes, according to the announcement. The company said it is continuing to investigate in coordination with the FDA.

No illnesses associated with the recalled soup have been confirmed, the company said.

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The products were distributed from June 30 to July 7 to select Walmart stores across 29 states. (Scott Olson/Getty Images, File / Getty Images)

FOX Business reached out to Kettle Cuisine for additional information about the testing, whether the presumptive positive result has been confirmed and whether additional products or lots are being tested.

FOX Business also reached out to Walmart for comment, including whether all affected products have been removed from store shelves and how the retailer is notifying customers who may have purchased the recalled soup.

The affected products were distributed to select 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.

Consumers should not eat, serve, sell or distribute the recalled soup, according to the announcement. They should dispose of the product or return it to the place of purchase for a refund.

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Marketside Tomato Bisque Soup Kits sold at select Walmart stores are being recalled over possible Listeria contamination. (FDA / Unknown)

Listeria monocytogenes can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, older adults and people with weakened immune systems. Healthy people may experience short-term symptoms including fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea. Infection can also cause miscarriage and stillbirth in pregnant women, according to the recall notice.

Consumers should not rely on the product’s smell or appearance to determine whether it is safe, the announcement said. People who handle the recalled soup should wash their hands and clean and sanitize refrigerators, freezers, containers, utensils, countertops and other surfaces that may have come into contact with it.

Anyone who ate the recalled product and develops symptoms of listeriosis should contact a healthcare provider, according to the announcement.

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Consumers with questions can contact the Kettle Cuisine hotline at 617-409-1104.

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The “Herban Era” project, by DBD and OSMEP, supports Thai herbal SMEs, showcasing over 50 products at the recent Herban Era Fest, addressing the growing global demand for wellness products.

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• The Department of Business Development (DBD) and the Office of Small and Medium Enterprises Promotion (OSMEP) are promoting Thai herbal SMEs through the “Herban Era” project, responding to the rising global demand for wellness products. A recent “Herban Era Fest” showcased over 50 SMEs offering diverse herbal products.
• DBD Deputy Director-General Sathaporn Ruamnaphaya noted the global herbal retail market could reach $66 billion this year and $80 billion by 2030. Thailand ranks 11th globally and is a leader in the ASEAN region.
• Notable featured businesses include KindaFlex’s nano-herbal pain-relief spray, Hanara’s eco-friendly skincare line, and Plantae’s plant-based protein drinks. The initiative promotes modernizing traditional herbs through innovation and branding. A second Herban Era Fest is planned for August 21-23 in Nonthaburi.

The Department of Business Development (DBD), in cooperation with the Office of Small and Medium Enterprises Promotion (OSMEP), is supporting Thai herbal SMEs through the “Herban Era” project, as global demand for wellness and self-care products continues to grow.

The project recently held “Herban Era Fest,” showcasing products from more than 50 Thai SMEs, including skincare, spa products, herbal fragrances, healthy food and beverages.

DBD Deputy Director-General Sathaporn Ruamnaphaya said the global herbal retail market is expected to reach around 66 billion US dollars this year and nearly 80 billion dollars by 2030. Thailand ranks 11th globally and among the top five in Asia, while holding the top position in ASEAN.

Featured businesses include KindaFlex, which produces a nano-herbal pain-relief spray; Hanara, a CICA-based skincare brand with refillable packaging; and Plantae, which offers plant-based protein drinks.

The initiative aims to help Thai entrepreneurs modernize traditional herbs through innovation, branding and lifestyle-oriented products.

A second Herban Era Fest will take place from August 21 to 23 at Robinson Lifestyle Ratchaphruek in Nonthaburi, offering another opportunity to explore innovative Thai herbal and wellness products.

Source : Thailand Boosts Herbal SMEs to Tap Global Wellness Market

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