BROCCOLI FLORETS CV BROCCOLI STEAMED and served on the salad bar

Whole Foods Market recalled BROCCOLI FLORETS CV BROCCOLI STEAMED and in a Class I action — the FDA's most serious tier, reserved for products with a reasonable probability of causing serious health consequences or death on Nov 4, 2019.

The recall was triggered by possible Listeria contamination: "Possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes" Listeria monocytogenes can grow at refrigerator temperatures and is especially dangerous for pregnant people, newborns, older adults, and those with weakened immune systems.

Distribution was broad: the FDA record describes it as "nationwide," which places this among the wider-reach recalls on the site. Consumers across the affected area should check product on hand. The recalling firm is based in Austin, TX. The recall covers 12,898 lbs (total of all products) of product. The FDA has Terminated this recall (first reported Dec 25, 2019), its final lifecycle state, indicating the agency considers the corrective action resolved. The historical record remains useful for tracking a brand's recall pattern over time.