Walmart Soup Kit Lawsuit Update: Injuries, Recall Status, and Legal Options

Kettle Cuisine recalled its Marketside Tomato Bisque Soup Kit, sold at Walmart, because it may contain Listeria monocytogenes. The 14 oz kit has UPC 194346474004 and a use-by date of 8/22/26. Kettle Cuisine announced the recall on August 12, 2026. The company reports no confirmed illnesses. No lawsuit or MDL has been filed. The recall covers 3,240 packs sold in 29 states and is a company action. The kits were distributed from June 30, 2026 through July 7, 2026. If you have the kit, stop using it, do not rely on smell or appearance, and follow the recall steps.

Latest Walmart Soup Kit Lawsuit Updates

August 13, 2026: FDA Posts the Kettle Cuisine Recall

The FDA posted Kettle Cuisine’s announcement of the recall of 3,240 packs of Marketside Tomato Bisque Soup Kit [1]. The notice covers one product, the 14 oz kit. The Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation has created no MDL for this kit [2].

August 12, 2026: Kettle Cuisine Announces the Voluntary Recall

Kettle Cuisine announced a voluntary recall of the Marketside kit. Routine company testing had produced a presumptive positive result for Listeria monocytogenes. The company is continuing its investigation in coordination with FDA.

What Is Listeria Monocytogenes?

According to the CDC, Listeria infection is caused by eating food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes bacteria. The infection can be very serious for some groups of people [3]. The recall notice names this bacterium as the reason for the Marketside kit recall. The notice describes potential contamination only.

Who May Be Affected?

People who bought or ate the Marketside kit with UPC 194346474004 and use-by 8/22/26 may be affected. The kit came in a wrapped tray. Whether you qualify depends on your own facts, so each person needs an individual legal review. The kit was distributed exclusively to select Walmart stores, from June 30, 2026 through July 7, 2026, in 29 states. Those states are AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, MO, MS, NC, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, TX, VA, VT, WI and WV.

Reported Injuries or Damages

Kettle Cuisine reports no confirmed illnesses associated with this kit. No complaint alleges injury or damages. The FDA notice says Listeria monocytogenes can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections. Those at risk include young children, frail or elderly people and others with weakened immune systems. It can also cause miscarriage and stillbirth in pregnant women. Symptoms may include fever, muscle aches, nausea, vomiting or diarrhea. More serious symptoms may include headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance or convulsions. According to the CDC, about 1 in 25,000 pregnant people in the United States are infected with Listeria each year. It adds that 1 in 4 who get this illness lose their pregnancy or their baby shortly after birth.

Recall and Regulatory Background

Kettle Cuisine LLC of Savage, MD recalled the kit because of potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. A recall does not prove that anyone is liable for an illness. Do not serve, sell or distribute the kit. Dispose of it or return it to the place of purchase for a refund. Do not rely on smell or appearance. Wash your hands and clean and sanitize refrigerators, freezers, containers, utensils and countertops that may have touched it. Call the Kettle Cuisine hotline at 617-409-1104, Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm ET.

Evidence to Preserve

Keep records that show what you ate and what happened afterward, in case you become ill. Helpful items are:

• The packaging, with the UPC 194346474004 and use-by 8/22/26 label
• The receipt, store loyalty record or online order record
• Photographs of the product and its package
• Any leftover product, sealed in a bag
• Medical records and test results
• A dated diary of your symptoms and when they began
• Communications with Walmart, Kettle Cuisine or the FDA

Filing Deadlines

State law sets the time limit for a claim. The limit differs by state and by the date of your illness or diagnosis. A late filing may end a claim, however strong the facts. If a recalled product made you ill, speak with a lawyer promptly. A lawyer can tell you which deadline applies to your situation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What Is in the Marketside Tomato Bisque Soup Kit?

The Marketside Tomato Bisque Soup Kit holds a 12 oz pouch of tomato bisque. It also holds separate 1 oz pouches of shredded white cheddar cheese and cheddar croutons, according to Walmart’s item page. Kettle Cuisine makes the kit.

Can You Sue for Food Poisoning from a Recalled Product?

A claim for food poisoning from a recalled product may depend on individual facts. Examples are the illness, a medical diagnosis, proof of eating the product and state law. A recall alone does not decide the outcome.

What Are the Symptoms of Listeria?

The symptoms of Listeria in healthy people may be short-term, such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea. Pregnant people should contact a healthcare provider promptly after a fever or other symptoms following possible exposure.

What Does the Research Say About Listeria and Pregnancy?

The research on Listeria and pregnancy from the CDC says the infection can spread to the baby even when the mother does not feel very sick. The CDC also says 1 in 6 older adults with this infection die.

Is There a Walmart Soup Kit Lawsuit?

A Walmart soup kit lawsuit would center on the Marketside Tomato Bisque Soup Kit that Kettle Cuisine recalled. The recall reason is possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination, which is not an allegation in a complaint.

References

1. https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/kettle-cuisine-recalls-marketside-tomato-bisque-soup-kit-sold-exclusively-walmart-stores-because
2. https://www.jpml.uscourts.gov/pending-mdls
3. https://www.cdc.gov/listeria/risk-factors