Towven.com – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has upgraded the risk level of a recent recall of broccoli sold at Walmart stores to Class I, the highest risk classification. This indicates a “reasonable probability” that consuming the affected broccoli could cause serious health problems or even death.
Recall Details
- Product: Marketside Broccoli Florets (12-ounce bags)
- UPC: 6 81131 32884 5
- Lot Code: BFFG327A6
- Best-if-used-by Date: December 10, 2024
- Distribution: Sold at Walmart stores in 20 states (see list below)
Listeria Contamination
The recall was initiated after a sample of the broccoli tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes during routine testing by the Texas Department of Health and Human Services.
Listeria is a bacteria that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections, particularly in young children, the elderly, and people with weakened immune systems.
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FDA Urges Consumers to Take Action
The FDA is urging consumers to check their freezers for the recalled broccoli and discard it immediately. Even if the “best-if-used-by” date has passed, the product may still be in consumers’ freezers.
Symptoms of Listeria Infection
Symptoms of Listeria infection (listeriosis) can include:
