Broccoli Sold Nationwide Recalled Due to Possible Listeria Contamination—Here's What to Know

If you've purchased broccoli recently, you may want to check the label as bags of broccoli florets have been recalled in 20 states due to possible listeria contamination, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Braga Fresh has voluntarily recalled its washed and ready-to-eat 12-ounce bags of Marketside broccoli florets. The recalled products were sold in Walmart locations nationwide, including in Alaska, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Montana, Nevada, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming.

The recalled products have a best-by date of December 10, 2024, UPC code of 6 81131 32884 5 on the back of the bag, and lot code of BFFG327A6 on the front. All of the products included in the recall are past their expiration date and are no longer being sold in stores.

The potential for listeria contamination was discovered during random sampling by Texas Health and Human Services at a Walmart location in Texas. One of the collected samples tested positive for listeria, a type of bacteria that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections.

If you have the product in your fridge or freezer, the FDA says to throw it away immediately. While there have been no reported illnesses related to this recall to date, symptoms associated with listeria can include high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain, and diarrhea, per the FDA.

If you have any questions or concerns related to this recall, contact Braga Fresh by calling 877-456-7445 or emailing WeCare@bragafresh.com from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. PST, Monday through Friday.