Braga Fresh, based in Soledad, California, has initiated a voluntary recall of a single lot of washed and ready-to-eat Marketside Broccoli Florets due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes (Listeria). Listeria is a bacterium that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections, particularly in vulnerable populations such as young children, pregnant women, the elderly, and individuals with compromised immune systems.
Background
Random testing of multiple product samples by Texas Health and Human Services at a Texas retail location uncovered the potential for Listeria contamination in a single sample.
No other Marketside or Braga Fresh products are affected by this recall.
Distribution
The affected product was distributed to select retail outlets in Alaska, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Montana, Nevada, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming.
Product Details
- Product – Marketside Broccoli Florets
- Size – 12 oz
- Packaging – Plastic bag
- UPC Code – 6 81131 32884 5
- Lot Code – BFFG327A6
- Best if Used by Date – December 10, 2024
Consumer Action
The affected items are no longer available for sale and are past their sell-by date. However, consumers are asked to check their freezers for the recalled food.
As with all food recalls, consumers are strongly advised to discontinue use of the affected product even if it looks or smells safe to eat.
Anyone in possession of the recalled product is requested to not sell, serve, or distribute them.
The affected products should be disposed of immediately.
Consumers should thoroughly sanitize any surface or utensils that have come into contact with the recalled products.
Consumers with additional questions or concerns can contact the company by phone at 877-456-7445 from Monday to Friday, 8 am to 4 pm PST or by email at [email protected].
Health Risks
There have been no reported cases of illness or injuries in connection with the consumption of the recalled products.
Listeriosis, the infection caused by Listeria monocytogenes, is particularly dangerous for certain vulnerable populations. Pregnant individuals, people aged 65 or older, and those with weakened immune systems are at highest risk. Symptoms can include fever, muscle aches, headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance, and convulsions, sometimes preceded by gastrointestinal symptoms. In pregnant individuals, listeriosis can lead to miscarriages, stillbirths, premature delivery, or life-threatening infections in newborns.
Anyone experiencing symptoms of Listeriosis should contact their healthcare provider immediately.
Commenting on this article, the nation’s leading Listeria lawyer, Ron Simon from Ron Simon & Associates, said, “I strongly urge consumers to check their refrigerators, and especially freezers, for the recalled product. Listeria infection can be deadly so please dispose of the product if found.”
