Broccoli Florets Sold at Walmart Recalled Due to Listeria Concerns
Recall Notice
Braga Fresh is voluntarily recalling its washed and ready-to-eat 12-ounce bags of Marketside Broccoli Florets sold at Walmart due to concerns that the products may be contaminated with listeria bacteria. The issue was discovered after random testing took place at a store in Texas and one of the samples turned up positive for listeria.
Affected Products
The recalled products have a "best by" date of Dec. 10, 2024, and the following product UPC code "6 81131 32884 5" and lot code "BFFG327A6." All of the recalled bags of broccoli are not currently sold in stores, but the company is concerned that consumers may still have the recalled products at home.
States Affected
The recalled bagged broccoli was sold at Walmart stores in the following 20 states:
- Alaska
- Arkansas
- Arizona
- California
- Colorado
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Michigan
- Montana
- Nevada
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Texas
- Utah
- Washington
- Wyoming
Symptoms of Listeria
Listeria is a type of bacteria that, when ingested, can cause an illness called listeriosis. There are two types of listeriosis, including intestinal illness and invasive illness.
- Intestinal listeria infection tends to cause mild symptoms that are similar to those of other food-borne illnesses, such as diarrhea and vomiting.
- Invasive listeria can cause more severe symptoms, including fever, muscle aches, fatigue, headache, stiff neck, loss of balance, seizures, and confusion.
What to Do
If you purchased any of the recalled items, you should discard them and refrain from eating them. There haven’t been any illnesses reported in relation to the recall, but out of caution, Braga Fresh is recalling its products and alerting consumers.
Conclusion
The recall is a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of consumers. If you have any concerns or questions, please contact Braga Fresh or the FDA.
FAQs
Q: What is the reason for the recall?
A: The recall is due to concerns that the products may be contaminated with listeria bacteria.
Q: What products are affected by the recall?
A: The recalled products are 12-ounce bags of Marketside Broccoli Florets with a "best by" date of Dec. 10, 2024, and the following product UPC code "6 81131 32884 5" and lot code "BFFG327A6."
Q: Where were the recalled products sold?
A: The recalled products were sold at Walmart stores in 20 states.
Q: What are the symptoms of listeria?
A: Listeria can cause mild symptoms such as diarrhea and vomiting, or more severe symptoms such as fever, muscle aches, fatigue, headache, stiff neck, loss of balance, seizures, and confusion.
Q: What should I do if I have the recalled products?
A: Discard the products and refrain from eating them.
