Recalled Broccoli Threatens 20 States as FDA Raises Risk to Highest Level

A vegetable product sold at Walmart in several states has been recalled over bacterial contamination. Buyers should return or dispose of it immediately.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a Class I recall for Marketside Broccoli Florets (12 oz.) after tests detected potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.

Braga Fresh Foods LLC voluntarily initiated the recall on December 27, 2024, affecting 5,918 cases. The recalled packages are labeled "BEST IF USED BY DEC 10 2024" and bear the code BFFG327A6 13:56.

According to the FDA, a Class I recall is the most serious category, indicating a "reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death."

Given these health risks, consumers in multiple states may have purchased the affected product. Walmart stores in 20 states received the recalled broccoli florets, including locations in Alaska, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Montana, Nevada, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming.

Consumers who purchased the recalled product should not consume it and should discard it or return it to the store. Braga Fresh Foods LLC alerted retailers through email, phone, press releases, and direct visits.

The FDA continues to monitor the situation as the recall remains ongoing.