This week, federal authorities announced that broccoli sold at Walmart across 20 states is under recall due to possible contamination with listeria.

Braga Fresh, located in Soledad, California, has issued a warning regarding the Marketside Broccoli Florets, as stated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

The affected broccoli was distributed to Walmart locations in nearly twenty states, as noted in a notice released by the FDA.

“This product is past its best if used by date and is no longer available in stores, but consumers might have frozen it for future use,” the company mentioned in its voluntary recall statement. “Those who have this product in their freezers should not eat it and should throw it away.”

Below are details regarding the recall, including where the product was sold and what actions to take if you purchased the affected item.

Which Broccoli is Under Recall?

The recall involves one specific lot of 12-ounce bags of pre-washed and ready-to-eat Marketside Broccoli Florets:

• The product has a best-used-by date of December 10, 2024
• The UPC number on the back of the bag is 6 81131 32884 5
• The lot code found on the front of the bag is BFFG327A6

Contamination Found During Random Testing in Texas

The recall notice indicates that listeria monocytogenes may be present in the broccoli.

The potential contamination was identified during random testing by Texas Health and Human Services at a retail location in Texas, where samples tested positive for listeria.

So far, no illnesses have been reported linked to this recall.

If you have purchased the item, the FDA recommends that you immediately dispose of it.

In Which States is the Broccoli Being Recalled?

The broccoli was available at Walmart stores in these states:

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

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

Symptoms of Listeriosis or Listeria Infection

Listeriosis, or listeria infection, is a foodborne illness usually caused by the listeria monocytogenes bacterium, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). It can be serious and potentially life-threatening, especially for the elderly, individuals with compromised immune systems, and pregnant women.

Symptoms include, as noted by the CDC:

• Fever
• Muscle aches
• Headaches
• Stiff neck
• Confusion
• Loss of balance
• Convulsions
• Diarrhea
• Other gastrointestinal symptoms
• Possible miscarriage, stillbirth, premature birth, or severe infection in newborns
• Death

People who are at higher risk and experience flu-like symptoms within two months of consuming the contaminated product should seek medical attention.