The retail giant has pulled Great Value Chicken Broth from shelves due to compromised packaging.

The product concerned is sold across 242 stores in total, Fox News reports.

The affected states are: Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Louisiana, Missouri, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Tennessee and Texas.

The reason for the recall is, 'potential for packaging failures that could compromise the sterility of the product, resulting in spoilage.'

The broth had an expiration date of March 2025. The cartons are printed with the UPC code '007874206684.'

There have been no reports of any customers getting sick as of yet.

'The health and safety of our customers is always a top priority,' a Walmart spokesperson said.

 'As soon as we were made aware of the issue, we took action to remove all impacted product from the select, impacted stores. We are continuing to work with the supplier to investigate.' 

Customers who believe they may be affected should dispose of the cartons and can obtain a refund.