A recall has been issued for broccoli sold at Walmart in 20 states over concerns that it may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
The recalled broccoli was produced by Braga Fresh and includes 12-ounce bags of Marketside Broccoli Florets, according to a notice posted by the US Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday.
According to the FDA, the pathogen can cause “serious and sometimes fatal infections” in the elderly, those with weakened immune systems, and young children.
Listeria infections can result in high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain, and diarrhea, the FDA shared. Those who are pregnant are also at increased risk, as an infection could result in miscarriages and stillbirths.
Braga Fresh shared that the potentially contaminated broccoli is past its “best if used by date” and is no longer in stores, but those who still have it in their freezers should discard the items.
The states where the products were sold include Alaska, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Montana, Nevada, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Washington and Wyoming.
The product was only sold at Walmart stores.
So far, no illnesses have been reported in connection to the product.