A voluntary advisory has been issued by Braga Fresh for a specific batch of 12oz Marketside Broccoli Florets sold at Walmart, due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.
The advisory follows a positive test result from random sampling conducted by Texas Health & Human Services at a Texas store location.
The potentially affected product is identified by the following details:
- Product: 12oz Marketside Broccoli Florets UPC Code: 6 81131 32884 5
- Lot Code: BFFG327A6
- Best If Used By Date: December 10, 2024
- Pack Size: 12-ounce bag
These specific bags of broccoli florets were distributed to select Walmart stores in Alaska, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Montana, Nevada, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming.
This specific batch, now past its expiration date, is no longer available for sale in stores. However, consumers who may have frozen the product are advised not to consume it and to discard it immediately.
While no illnesses have been reported, Listeria monocytogenes poses a serious health risk, especially to vulnerable populations, including young children, the elderly, pregnant women, and individuals with weakened immune systems.
Infection can lead to symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, nausea, and abdominal pain. For pregnant women, it can result in miscarriages or stillbirths.
Consumers with questions or concerns can contact Braga Fresh at 877-456-7445, Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. PST, or email [email protected].
This advisory only affects the specific lot of Marketside Broccoli Florets and does not apply to any other products from Braga Fresh or the Marketside brand.
For further information or media inquiries, contact [email protected].