A recall over Walmart-sold broccoli florets has been escalated to Class I, the highest threat level, as consumers are warned to discard the food products over potential contamination.
Braga Fresh has been recalling some packages of its ready-to-eat 12oz Marketside Broccoli Florets since Dec. 27. The FDA announced the recall on Dec. 31 and recently upgraded its classification.
Class I recalls, which are the most serious category of FDA food recalls, refer to “situation[s] in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.”
The recall only pertains to 12oz bags of Marketside Broccoli Florets sold at Walmart stores. The recalled products have a UPC code of “6 81131 32884 5” on the back of the bag, and a best-by date of Dec 10, 2024. The products also contain a a lot code of “BFFG327A6”.
“All potentially affected products are past their expiration date and no longer for sale,” the Braga Foods statement read. “This voluntary advisory does not apply to any other Marketside or Braga Fresh produced products.”
“This product is past its [best-by date] and is no longer in stores, but