Listeria Warning: Marketside Broccoli Florets Advisory for Walmart Shoppers

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Ohio – Braga Fresh, a fresh vegetables and salad company, has issued a voluntary advisory for a specific lot of washed and ready-to-eat broccoli florets sold at Walmart stores across 20 states.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reports that the advisory applies to 12 oz. bags of Marketside Broccoli Florets. The precautionary measure is due to the potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.

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The possible contamination was identified during routine random sampling by Texas Health & Human Services at a Walmart store in Texas. One sample from the lot tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes.

Key Details of the Advisory

  • Product Affected: 12 oz. bags of Marketside Broccoli Florets from a single production lot.
  • Status: The affected product is past its “best if used by” date and is no longer in stores. However, consumers may have frozen the product for later use.
  • Action: Consumers are advised not to eat the broccoli and to dispose of it immediately.

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Listeria Risks and Symptoms

The FDA warns that Listeria monocytogenes can cause serious and potentially fatal infections in young children, elderly individuals, and those with weakened immune systems. Symptoms for healthy individuals may include:

  • High fever
  • Severe headache
  • Stiffness
  • Nausea
  • Abdominal pain
  • Diarrhea
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Pregnant women should be especially cautious, as Listeria infections can lead to miscarriages and stillbirths.

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Company Statement

Braga Fresh has confirmed that no illnesses have been reported related to this advisory. They also emphasized that the advisory does not affect any other Marketside or Braga Fresh products.

For more details, visit the FDA website or contact Braga Fresh directly. Consumers are urged to exercise caution and ensure safe disposal of the affected product.

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