The recall pertains specifically to 12-ounce packages of washed and ready-to-eat Marketside Broccoli Florets with a “best if used by” date of December 10, 2024. The product was voluntarily recalled by its producer, Braga Fresh, on December 27, 2024, after routine testing revealed potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.
Listeria monocytogenes is a bacterium that can lead to severe and sometimes fatal infections, particularly in young children, the elderly, and individuals with weakened immune systems. Symptoms of listeriosis can include high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. Notably, infections during pregnancy can result in miscarriages and stillbirths.
While the affected broccoli is past its “best if used by” date and should no longer be available in stores, consumers who may have frozen the product for later use are at risk. The broccoli was distributed to select Walmart stores across multiple states, including Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Montana, Nevada, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Texas, … , and Wyoming.
Consumers are urged to check their freezers for the following identifiers:
- UPC Code: 6 81131 328 … (located on the back of the bag)
- Lot Code: BFFG327A6 (found on the front of the bag)
If you possess this product, do not consume it. Instead, dispose of it immediately to prevent potential health risks.
The possible contamination was identified through random sampling conducted by Texas Health & Human Services at a Walmart location in Texas. One of the multiple samples tested positive for Listeria monocytogen … , prompting the voluntary recall by Braga Fresh.
Braga Fresh has emphasized that no illnesses have been reported in connection with this recall to date. The company is proactively working with the FDA to ensure consumer safety and has provided a customer service line for inquiries. Consumers with questions can contact Braga Fresh at 877-456-7445, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. PST, or via email at WeCare@bragafresh.com.
This incident underscores the critical importance of food safety and the need for consumers to stay informed about potential health risks associated with recalled products. If you have purchased Marketside Broccoli Flore … from Walmart with the specified identifiers, please take immediate action to ensure your safety and that of your loved ones.
