Warning: Broccoli Sold in Montana Now Poses Death Risk

Late last year, a voluntary recall was issued for Marketside Broccoli Florets sold at Walmart, following the discovery of a potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration made this announcement after Braga Fresh, the producer of the affected broccoli, initiated the recall.

Now, the FDA has reclassified this as a Class I recall, which is the most serious level of recall issued by the agency because it could be deadly.

While this product has expired and is no longer available in stores, some customers may have stored it in their freezers for later use. If you have this product in your freezer, do not eat it; throw it away.

Details of the Walmart Broccoli Recall

The affected product is a single lot of 12-ounce bags of washed and ready-to-eat Marketside Broccoli Florets with a best-used-by-date of Dec. 10, 2024. The bags can be identified by the UPC (6 81131 32884 5) listed on the back of the bag and the lot code (BFFG327A6) listed on the front.

Listeria Monocytogenes Contamination

The recall happened because they found Listeria monocytogenes in the broccoli during a random check by Texas Health & Human Services. This germ can make people very sick, especially kids, older people, and those with weak immune systems. Symptoms can include fever, headache, and nausea, and in pregnant women, it can even cause miscarriages or stillbirths.

Where the Recalled Broccoli was Sold

The affected broccoli was sold at Walmart stores in several states, including Montana as well as in AK, AR, AZ, CA, CO, ID, IL, IN, KY, LA, MI, NV, OH, OK, OR, TX, UT, WA, and WY. Consumers are advised to check for the UPC code and lot code detailed above.

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Advice for Consumers

If you have this broccoli in your freezer, it's best not to eat it and to throw it away. If you have any questions or concerns, you can reach out to Braga Fresh at 877-456-7445 or send them an email at WeCare@bragafresh.com.