Walmart has announced the stores across the country that sold broccoli that has been recalled due to a possible listeria contamination.

On December 27, Braga Fresh from Soledad, California, informed consumers about a specific production batch of its Marketside Broccoli Florets that might be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. This recall was prompted by a positive listeria test from a sample collected at a Texas Walmart.

According to a recall notice published by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on December 31, the broccoli was distributed to Walmart stores in nearly 20 states. Fortunately, no illnesses have been linked to this product to date, as reported by the FDA.

The affected broccoli, packaged in 12-ounce bags, comes with a “Best if Used by” date of December 10, 2024, featuring Lot Code: BFFG327A6 displayed on the front of the bag.

States Affected by the Broccoli Recall

The Marketside Broccoli Florets were available at Walmart stores in the following states:

• Alaska
• Arkansas
• Arizona
• California
• Colorado
• Idaho
• Illinois
• Indiana
• Kentucky
• Louisiana
• Michigan
• Montana
• Nevada
• Ohio
• Oklahoma
• Oregon
• Texas
• Utah
• Washington
• Wyoming

Walmart Stores with Recalled Broccoli

Although the Marketside Broccoli Florets have passed their expiration date, customers may still have some in their freezers. Braga Fresh advised, “Customers in possession of this product should not eat it and should throw it away.”

Walmart confirmed it sold Marketside Broccoli Florets in 20 states. Below is a list of stores that sold the product.

If you have any questions, you can reach out to 877-456-7445 or email WeCare@bragafresh.com.

Understanding Listeria

Listeria is a type of bacteria that can contaminate various foods. Consuming contaminated food can lead to listeriosis, an infection characterized by symptoms such as fever, muscle pain, and digestive issues, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Individuals at greater risk of listeria infection include newborns, pregnant women, those with weakened immune systems, and older adults (aged 65 and over). The CDC reports that approximately 1,600 people get sick from listeria annually, with around 260 fatalities.

A recent listeria outbreak connected to Boar’s Head cold cuts, particularly liverwurst, led to multiple fatalities this past summer. Following the outbreak, the company recalled all deli products produced at its Jarratt, Virginia facility in July 2024 after tests revealed listeria contamination in meats sliced at deli counters, according to the CDC.

This outbreak resulted in 10 deaths and 61 illnesses (of which 60 involved hospitalization) across 19 states, reported the CDC.