Braga Fresh Recalls Marketside Broccoli Florets Sold at Walmart Due to Listeria Risk

Braga Fresh is voluntarily recalling a specific lot of Marketside Broccoli Florets due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recall affects 12-ounce bags with a best if used by date of December 10, 2024. While the product is no longer available in stores, consumers who may have frozen it for later use are urged to discard it immediately.

The recall was initiated after Texas Health & Human Services detected Listeria in a random sample taken from a Texas store. Though only one sample tested positive, the recall is being issued as a precaution.

Affected Product Details

• Product: Marketside Broccoli Florets
• Pack Size: 12-ounce bag
• UPC Code: 6 81131 32884 5 (back of the bag)
• Lot Code: BFFG327A6 (front of the bag)
• Best If Used By Date: December 10, 2024
• Sold At: Walmart stores in AK, AR, AZ, CA, CO, ID, IL, IN, KY, LA, MI, MT, NV, OH, OK, OR, TX, UT, WA, WY

 

 

Health Risks

Listeria monocytogenes can cause severe infections, particularly in young children, the elderly, pregnant women, and individuals with weakened immune systems. Symptoms include fever, headache, nausea, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. In pregnant women, Listeria infection can lead to miscarriages or stillbirths.

If you have consumed the recalled product and develop fever, flu-like symptoms, confusion, stiff neck, diarrhea, or vomiting, contact your healthcare provider.

 

 

Consumer Assistance

For questions, contact Braga Fresh at 877-456-7445 (Monday–Friday, 8 AM–4 PM PST) or email [email protected].

This recall only affects the specified lot of Marketside Broccoli Florets. No other Braga Fresh or Marketside products are impacted.