Recall of broccoli sold at Walmart announced

How Dangerous is Consuming The Recalled Broccoli?

How to Identify the Affected Bags?

What Steps Should Consumers Take?

Braga Fresh has issued a precautionary notice for a specific lot of 12 oz Marketside broccoli florets.

This ready-to-eat, washed product was sold at Walmart stores, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

The affected lot has an expiration date of December 10, 2024, and is no longer available in stores.

However, authorities warn that some consumers may have frozen the product.

BROCCOLI RECALL DUE TO LISTERIA DANGER

Broccoli recall announced due to listeria danger – Photo: Shutterstock

Therefore, anyone who has it at home should discard it immediately and avoid consuming it.

The alert was triggered after a random sampling conducted by Texas Health & Human Services.

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In a Texas store, a sample of Marketside broccoli tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes.

So far, no illnesses related to this product have been reported.

Why is Listeria Dangerous?

Listeria monocytogenes can cause severe infections in vulnerable individuals: young children, the elderly, or people with weakened immune systems.

Symptoms include high fever, severe headache, nausea, abdominal pain, and diarrhea.

In pregnant women, this bacteria can cause miscarriages or fetal death.

Although healthy individuals may experience milder symptoms, a Listeria infection remains dangerous.

How to Identify the Affected Bags?

The affected product has the following characteristics:

Brand: Marketside. Package size: 12 oz bag of broccoli florets. UPC code: 6 81131 32884 5 (on the back).

Additionally, the lot code: BFFG327A6 (on the front of the bag). Expiration date: December 10, 2024. This notice does not affect other Marketside or Braga Fresh products.

If you have this recalled broccoli at home, do not consume it. Dispose of it immediately to avoid contamination risks.

Caution is Key

If you have any doubts, you can contact Braga Fresh at 877-456-7445, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Pacific Time), or email WeCare@bragafresh.com.

This voluntary notice emphasizes the importance of food safety.

Although no illness cases have been reported, Braga Fresh and the authorities are acting responsibly. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CLICK HERE.

The FDA reminds consumers to carefully check the foods stored at home, especially those that may have been frozen for an extended period.

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