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Ready-to-Eat Broccoli Pulled from Walmart Shelves Due to Listeria Risk

Medically reviewed by Carmen Pope, BPharm. Last updated on Jan 3, 2025.

By India Edwards HealthDay Reporter

FRIDAY, Jan. 3, 2025 -- If you've picked up a bag of Marketside Broccoli Florets from Walmart recently, check your fridge or freezer.

The company has issued a recall of the 12-ounce bags in 20 states after testing uncovered listeria bacteria in one sample.

According to an announcement recently released by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA), the affected bags were sourced from Braga Fresh, a California-based company, and sold at over 1,000 Walmarts across the following states:

The broccoli bags are past their "best by" date of Dec. 10, 2024, but Braga Fresh is warning customers who may have frozen the product for later use.

The contamination was discovered during random testing at a Texas store, according to the recall notice.

While no illnesses have been reported, the FDA is urging anyone with the affected product to throw it out immediately.

How to check if your broccoli is part of the recall: Look for the lot code BFFG327A6 on the front of the bag and the UPC code 6 81131 32884 5 on the back.

Listeria monocytogenes can cause serious health issues, especially for older adults, pregnant individuals, and those with weakened immune systems. Symptoms may include fever, severe headache, nausea, abdominal pain, and diarrhea.

For questions, folks can call Braga Fresh at 877-456-7445 (Monday through Friday, 8 P.M. to 4 P.M. Pacific Time) or email WeCare@bragafresh.com.

No other Braga Fresh products are part of this recall.

Sources

  • U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA), announcement, Dec. 31, 2024
  • CBS News

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Posted January 2025

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