Health Warnings: Walmart Recalls Broccoli Due to Listeria Threat
Product Recall Announcement
Bags of broccoli florets sold at Walmart are being recalled due to a confirmed listeria risk. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a notice regarding this recall after testing discovered listeria in one sample. The affected products are 12-ounce bags of washed, ready-to-eat Marketside Broccoli Florets sourced from Soledad, California-based Braga Fresh.
States Affected
This significant recall impacts more than 1,000 Walmart locations across the following 20 U.S. states:
- Alaska
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Michigan
- Montana
- Nevada
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Texas
- Utah
- Washington
- Wyoming
Consumer Advisory
Consumers who may have purchased the affected broccoli are recommended to check their refrigerators immediately. Listeria can cause serious infections, particularly in pregnant women, the elderly, and those with weakened immune systems. Please discard any affected products or return them for a refund.
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