FDA Issues Class I Recall for Broccoli Sold at Walmart Amid Listeria Concerns

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has elevated the recall of Marketside Broccoli Florets sold at Walmart to a Class I status, indicating a significant risk of serious health consequences or death due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. Originally issued as a precaution on December 27, 2024, the recall affects 12-ounce bags with a best-by date of December 10, 2024, and has been linked to positive test results from random sampling in Texas. Although no illnesses have been reported, the FDA advises consumers who may have frozen the product to discard it immediately. The recalled broccoli was distributed across 20 states, including Alaska, California, and Michigan. Listeria can cause severe infections particularly in vulnerable populations such as young children and the elderly. Consumers are urged to seek medical attention if they experience symptoms after consuming the product.