The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued an updated report on the voluntary recall of Marketside Broccoli Florets, sold at Walmart stores in 20 states due to listeria contamination concerns. The FDA has elevated the recall to its highest classification, Class I, reflecting a “reasonable probability” that consuming the product may cause serious adverse health consequences, including death.
Recall Details
Initially, Braga Fresh Foods issued the recall on December 27, 2024, for one lot of its 12-ounce bags of Marketside Broccoli Florets. The potential contamination was detected during random sampling by Texas Health & Human Services at a Texas Walmart store. One of the multiple samples tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes, leading to the recall. No illnesses were reported at the time.
On January 27, 2025, the FDA updated the recall’s status to Class I, which signifies the highest risk level for consumer safety. Listeria contamination in food can lead to severe health risks, particularly for vulnerable populations, such as pregnant people, newborns, the elderly, and individuals with weakened immune systems.
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Recalled Product Information
The recalled Marketside Broccoli Florets bags were sold in Walmart stores across the following states:
- Alaska
- Arkansas
- Arizona
- California
- Colorado
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Michigan
- Montana
- Nevada
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Texas
- Utah
- Washington
- Wyoming
The bags in question have the following details:
- Best if used by date: Dec. 10, 2024
- UPC code: 6 81131 32884 5
- Lot code: BFFG327A6
These bags were no longer available for sale as of the initial recall date and have passed their expiration date.
Consumers are advised to discard the recalled product and not consume it.

Listeria and Its Symptoms
Listeria monocytogenes is a bacteria that can cause listeriosis, a potentially serious infection. While listeriosis is typically mild in healthy adults, it can be extremely dangerous for pregnant individuals, newborns, elderly adults, and those with weakened immune systems. For pregnant people, listeriosis can cause pregnancy loss or premature birth.
The CDC reports that 1,600 people in the U.S. are affected by listeriosis each year, and approximately 260 deaths occur as a result.
Listeria infections often present mild symptoms such as diarrhea and vomiting, usually developing within 24 hours to two weeks of consuming contaminated food. To prevent listeriosis, avoid contaminated foods and other high-risk items, such as unpasteurized dairy products, soft cheeses, raw or undercooked meats, and ready-to-eat deli meats unless thoroughly reheated.
For individuals who believe they may have been exposed to listeria, the CDC recommends monitoring for symptoms and seeking medical attention if necessary.