Broccoli Recall
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a Class I recall—the most severe classification—for 12-ounce bags of Marketside Broccoli Florets due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. This recall indicates a reasonable probability that the product could cause serious health consequences or death.
Product Details:
- Brand: Marketside
- Product: Broccoli Florets
- Package Size: 12 ounces
- UPC Code: 6 81131 32884 5
- Lot Code: BFFG327A6
- Best If Used By Date: December 10, 2024
The affected products were distributed to Walmart stores in 20 states, including Texas. Although the sell-by date has passed, there is concern that consumers may still have the product in their freezers.
Health Risks:
Listeria monocytogenes is a bacterium that can cause listeriosis, a serious infection particularly dangerous for young children, elderly individuals, pregnant women, and those with weakened immune systems. Symptoms include high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. In pregnant women, listeriosis can lead to miscarriages and stillbirths.