Walmart Shoppers: Check Your Freezer for Kettle Cuisine “Marketside” Tomato Bisque Soup Kit (Possible Listeria)
Walmart shoppers: FDA is warning consumers to check their freezers for a specific Kettle Cuisine “Marketside” Tomato Bisque Soup Kit because of a possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.
If the identifiers on your package match the FDA notice, stop eating the soup kit immediately. Dispose of it or return it for a refund—don’t try to “fix” it by reheating.
Quick recall alert
- Product: Kettle Cuisine “Marketside” Tomato Bisque Soup Kit
- Size: 14 oz / 397 g
- Reason: Possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination
- Where it was sold: Sold exclusively at Walmart stores
- What to do: Verify the UPC and the use-by / best-by date code listed in the FDA notice. If they match, do not eat it.
What to check on the package (before you decide what to do)
Look at your kit packaging and confirm:
- Product name and size — it should be Kettle Cuisine “Marketside” Tomato Bisque Soup Kit, 14 oz / 397 g.
- UPC — compare the package UPC to the UPC(s) provided in the FDA recall notice.
- Date identifier — check the use-by and/or best-by date (the specific date code(s) tied to the recall are listed in the FDA notice).
Important: Not every item from the product line is necessarily included. Your safest next step is to match the UPC and use-by/best-by identifier exactly as FDA specifies.
What to do right now if you have the recalled kit
- Stop eating it immediately. Don’t taste-test, and don’t serve it to children or adults.
- Check the identifiers (UPC and the use-by/best-by date code) against the FDA notice.
- Dispose or return for a refund using the consumer action steps described in the FDA recall notice.
If you’re not sure which date code is on your package, take a clear photo of the UPC and the date and compare it to the FDA details before you make a decision.
If someone already ate it
FDA’s guidance focuses on stopping consumption and taking action if the product matches the recall identifiers.
If you or someone else ate the kit and develops concerning symptoms, contact a healthcare provider promptly and mention that you consumed the specific recalled product. Extra urgency is especially important for:
- Pregnant people
- Older adults
- People with weakened immune systems
When in doubt, it’s better to reach out quickly so a clinician can advise on next steps based on the situation.
Food-safety cleanup basics (simple and practical)
Once you’ve set the kit aside for disposal/return:
- Discard the product you matched to the recall identifiers. Don’t repackage or “save for later.”
- Clean and sanitize areas that may have touched the food (countertops, utensils, sink areas). Use normal kitchen cleaning practices.
- Check the rest of your freezer so you can verify other frozen items if you have multiple packages.
If you want a consumer-friendly way to stay organized during recall season, FoodSafety.gov’s Recalls & Outbreaks page is also a helpful reference for what to do after you learn a product is affected.
Calm next steps
Today’s most effective move is straightforward:
- Find your Kettle Cuisine “Marketside” Tomato Bisque Soup Kit (14 oz / 397 g).
- Verify the UPC and use-by/best-by date against the FDA recall notice.
- If it matches: don’t eat it—dispose or return for a refund as FDA directs.
Then, if anyone ate it and symptoms show up, seek medical guidance promptly—especially for higher-risk family members.
