Walmart Broccoli Recall Upgraded to Highest Risk Level by FDA

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:

High fever
Severe headache
Stiffness
Nausea
Abdominal pain
Diarrhea

Pregnant women, the elderly, and individuals with weakened immune systems are at higher risk for severe illness. If you have consumed the recalled broccoli and are experiencing any of these symptoms, seek medical attention immediately.

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