The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0722-2024·Announced 2024-01-24

Chicken Broth Recalled for Potential Microbial Contamination

TreeHouse Foods is recalling 439,240 cases of chicken broth products sold under multiple brands for potential microbial contamination. Products were distributed across 37 states.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: FDA Class II recall with potential microbial contamination and no reported illnesses or injuries. The contamination is described as potential rather than confirmed, consistent with a precautionary recall.

Plain-English summary

TreeHouse Foods, Inc. is recalling chicken broth products sold under the following brands: Chef's Cupboard, Gold Emblem, H-E-B, HEB Select Ingredients, Signature Select, and WinCo. The recall affects 439,240 cases total in 32-ounce, 48-ounce, and 3.2-ounce carton sizes.

The recall was issued due to potential microbial contamination. No illnesses or injuries have been reported to date.

Affected products were distributed to: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin. Consumers can identify affected products by these lot codes: 98A03153, 98D12302, 98F07192, 98C08052, 98C08092, 98D04232, 98D07312, 98D04043, 98D09272, 98F07203, and 98B03273.

Consumers who have purchased these products should not consume them. Questions can be directed to TreeHouse Foods, Inc. or the FDA.

The recalled product

Product
Chicken Broth sold under Chef's Cupboard, 32oz Chicken Stock, UPC: 4099100067699, carton Gold Emblem, 32oz Chicken Broth, UPC: 50428430095, carton H-E-B, 48oz Chicken Broth, UPC: 41220610013, carton HEB Select Ingredients, 32oz Chicken Broth, UPC: 41220610006, 41220610075 (cl
Manufacturer
TreeHouse Foods, Inc.
Hazard
  • microbial-contamination

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (11)

  • 98A03153
  • 98D12302
  • 98F07192
  • 98C08052
  • 98C08092
  • 98D04232
  • 98D07312
  • 98D04043
  • 98D09272
  • 98F07203
  • and 98B03273

Distribution

Distributed in 37 states:

  • AL
  • AR
  • AZ
  • CA
  • CO
  • CT
  • DE
  • FL
  • GA
  • IA
  • ID
  • IL
  • IN
  • KS
  • KY
  • LA
  • MA
  • MD
  • ME
  • MI
  • MN
  • MO
  • MS
  • NC
  • NH
  • NJ
  • NY
  • OH
  • OR
  • PA
  • SC
  • TN
  • TX
  • UT
  • VA
  • WA
  • WI