Wed Feb 05 23:30:00 UTC 2025: ## Deadly Broccoli Recall Issued by FDA for Walmart Stores Across 20 States
**Washington, D.C.** – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a Class I recall – its highest risk level – for Marketside Broccoli Florets sold at Walmart stores across 20 states. The recall, initiated by Braga Fresh of Soledad, California on December 31, 2024, concerns 12-ounce bags of washed and ready-to-eat broccoli florets due to potential *Listeria monocytogenes* contamination.
The contamination was discovered through random sampling by Texas Health and Human Services, which found positive results for *Listeria* in a sample from a Texas Walmart. While no illnesses have yet been reported, the FDA warns that *Listeria monocytogenes* can cause listeriosis, a serious, potentially life-threatening infection, particularly for pregnant women, older adults, and individuals with weakened immune systems. Symptoms can include flu-like illness and should be reported to a medical professional if experienced within two months of consuming the recalled product.
Consumers who purchased the affected broccoli are urged to immediately discard it. The recalled product is a single lot of 12-ounce bags of Marketside Broccoli Florets and was sold at Walmart locations in [List of 20 states would go here]. The FDA advises anyone with concerns to contact Braga Fresh or their healthcare provider.
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