Broth has recently been recalled at stores across the U.S., including Costco and Whole Foods.
In a Sept. 22 letter to Costco members, the food supplier said that “Culinary Treasures 32oz Organic Chicken Bone Broth” sold between Sept. 8 and Sept. 22 had been recalled.
“The product may have the potential for non-pathogenic microbial contamination, which may result in product bloating, shortened shelf-life and potential for early spoilage,” said the letter. “No illnesses have been reported to date.”
The Costco items were: #1095592 67200055858 (Carton) and 67200055865 (Club Pack) with lot code 98E08242 and a best before date of Feb. 2 2024.
“Please discard the product or return the item to your local Costco for a full refund,” said the letter.
According to Health News, Treehouse Foods, Inc. also supplied the recalled broth sold at Whole Foods. That recall includes three 365 by Whole Foods Market organic chicken and beef broth products: “365 by Whole Foods Market organic chicken broth 32 oz” with product UPC 9948246025, lot codes 98D08012 and 98D03173, and best before dates of Jan. 31, 2024, and Sept. 15, 2024; “365 by Whole Foods Market organic chicken broth 32 oz (Club Pack)” with product UPC 9948247377, lot codes 98D08012 and 98D03173, and best before dates of Jan. 31, 2024, and Sept. 15, 2024 and “365 by Whole Foods Market organic beef broth 32 oz” with product UPC 9948246010, lot codes 98C07242 and 98D12062 and best before dates between Jan. 23, 2024 and June 6, 2024. They were sold between July 24 of last year and Sept. 21 of this year.
“The company says customers who purchased the recalled broth can present a valid receipt and receive a full refund,” Health News reported. It also said that Food Club Beef Broth and Full Circle Organic Beef Broth were recalled at Big Y stores. That recall was issued by Topco Associates.