Montana Residents Urged To Watch for Recalled Broccoli Florets

Due to potential listeria contamination, Walmart has taken steps to recall broccoli florets in 20 U.S. states, including Montana.

The recall was prompted by random testing conducted by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), which found listeria in one product sample. It is vital to pay attention to this recall because eating food contaminated with listeria can cause serious health problems.

Identifying the Contaminated Product

The specific item under recall is the 12-ounce bags of washed, ready-to-eat Marketside Broccoli Florets sourced to Soledad, California-based Braga Fresh. These products were available for purchase at over 1,000 Walmart stores in Montana and a range of other states, including Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, and more. The potentially contaminated broccoli carries a best-if-used-by date of December 10, 2024 however, some consumers may have frozen the product for use at a later date.

Be Alert and Take Precautions

While there have been no reported illnesses related to the contaminated broccoli, it is important for Montana residents who may have bought this product to exercise caution. Listeria monocytogenes have the potential to cause severe infections, especially in vulnerable individuals like the young, frail, or elderly, and can even lead to serious complications such as miscarriages and stillbirths. Even those who are healthy can experience symptoms like fever, severe headache, and more if exposed to listeria.

Action Steps for Consumers

If you purchased the affected broccoli identified by the UPC code 6 81131 32884 5 and the lot code BFFG327A6, avoid consuming it and discard the product immediately. For additional information or queries, reach out to Braga Fresh at 877-456-7445 during business hours or via email at WeCare@bragafresh.com.