FDA Issues Highest Alert for Listeria-Contaminated Broccoli Sold at Walmart

The recall affects 12-ounce Marketside Broccoli Florets distributed in 20 states, with potential health risks for vulnerable groups.

The FDA elevated the recall of Braga Fresh's Marketside Broccoli Florets to Class I, indicating a risk of serious health consequences or death.
Routine testing by Texas Health and Human Services detected Listeria monocytogenes in a single lot of the product, prompting the recall.
The affected broccoli, sold in 12-ounce bags with a December 10, 2024 'best if used by' date, was distributed in Walmart stores across 20 states.
Consumers are urged to check their freezers for the recalled product and either discard it or return it to Walmart for a refund.
While no illnesses have been reported, Listeria poses significant risks to vulnerable populations, including the elderly, pregnant women, and those with weakened immune systems.