Walmart has released a list of the stores across the U.S. that sold broccoli which has been recalled due to a potential listeria contamination.

Braga Fresh of Soledad, California issued an advisory on Dec. 27 about a single production lot of its Marketside Broccoli Florets and its possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The company issued the recall after a sample from a Texas store yielded a positive result for listeria.

The broccoli was shipped to Walmart stores in nearly two dozen states, according to the recall published Dec. 31 by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. So far, no illnesses have been reported in connection with the broccoli, the FDA said.

The broccoli, sold in 12-ounce bags, had Best if Used by Date of Dec 10, 2024 (with Lot Code: BFFG327A6 on front of bag), the company said.

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List of states where recalled broccoli florets were sold

The Marketside Broccoli Florets were sold at Walmart locations in the following states:

• Alaska
• Arkansas
• Arizona
• California
• Colorado
• Idaho
• Illinois
• Indiana
• Kentucky
• Louisiana
• Michigan
• Montana
• Nevada
• Ohio
• Oklahoma
• Oregon
• Texas
• Utah
• Washington
• Wyoming

List of Walmart stores where recalled broccoli was sold

Even though the Marketside Broccoli Florets are past their expiration date, consumers may have some of the product in their freezers. "Consumers who have this product in their freezers should not consume and discard the product," Braga Fresh said.

Walmart said it sold Marketside Broccoli Florets in 20 states. Here's the list of stores.

Consumers with questions can call 877-456-7445 or email [email protected].

What is listeria?

Listeria are bacteria that can contaminate foods. When eaten, it can lead to listeriosis, or listeria poisoning, an infection with symptoms such as fever, muscle aches, and gastrointestinal issues, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Those at high-risk for listeria infection are newborns, those who are pregnant, have weakened immune systems, and those aged 65 or older. About 1,600 people get sick from listeria each year and about 260 die, the CDC says.

A deadly listeria outbreak attributed to Boar's Head cold cuts, specifically its liverwurst, resulted in several deaths this summer. The company issued a recall in July 2024 of all deli products made at their production plant in Jarratt, Virginia after meats made there when sliced at deli meat counters where found to be contaminated with listeria monocytogenes bacteria, the CDC said.

The outbreak left 10 dead and 61 sickened (60 were hospitalized) across 19 states, according to the CDC.

Contributing: Mary Walrath-HoldridgeFollow Mike Snider on X and Threads: @mikesnider & mikegsnider.

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