Walmart says customers should throw out a chicken broth product that was sold at stores in mostly Southern states late last year. The retailer has recalled 48-ounce cartons of Great Value Family Size Chicken Broth that had been sold at 242 stores in nine states.

Food recalls have become an all-too-familiar part of the modern consumer landscape. Whether prompted by contamination, mislabeling, or other safety concerns, these recalls serve as a critical safeguard for public health.

The FDA recalled more than 2,000 cases of Great Value chicken broth sold at 242 Walmart locations across the nine states due to compromised packaging that could lead to bacterial spoilage, which could be undetectable through taste and smell.