FDA Recalls Walmart Broccoli for Listeria Risk

The FDA has escalated a recall to Class I for Braga Fresh's Marketside Broccoli Florets sold at Walmart in 20 states, including Alaska, California, Texas, and Washington, due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recall was prompted by a positive test result from random sampling by Texas Health & Human Services, although no illnesses have been reported so far. Consumers are urged to discard any of the 12-ounce bags with lot code BFFG327A6 and UPC 6 81131 32884 5, which may still be in home freezers despite being removed from stores. Listeria primarily affects vulnerable populations such as pregnant women, the elderly, and those with weakened immune systems, potentially causing severe infections and even death. The recalled broccoli has a best-if-used-by date of December 10, 2024, and customers with concerns can contact Braga Fresh directly for more information.