Broccoli Sold At MI Walmart Stores Recalled Due To Listeria Concerns

MICHIGAN — Officials are recalling broccoli that was sold at Walmart in 20 states, including Michigan, for listeria concerns, the US Food and Drug Administration said on Tuesday.

The recalled broccoli applies to washed and ready-to-eat 12-ounce bags of Marketside Broccoli Florets that were produced by Braga Fresh. The product was only sold at Walmart stores.

The recalled bags of broccoli have a "best by" date of Dec. 10, 2024. Officials said the bags are not currently being sold in stores, but the company is concerned consumers may still have the recalled products at home.

So far, no illnesses have been reported in connection to the product.

Other states where the bags of broccoli were sold include Alaska, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Montana, Nevada, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Washington and Wyoming.

Eating food contaminated with Listera monocytogenes can cause listeriosis, a serious infection that primarily affects people who are pregnant, aged 65 or older, or with weakened immune systems. People outside these risk groups are less affected.

Symptoms of listeriosis include fever, muscle aches, headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance, and convulsions, and are sometimes preceded by diarrhea or other gastrointestinal symptoms.

Consumers with concerns can call 877-456-7445 or email WeCare@bragafresh.com.