Broccoli Florets packaged with the following [Product Brand, amount per case / pounds per package, item code]: 1) Imperial Fresh, 1/5#, 6712509; 2) Imperial Fresh, 1/3#, 9731258; 3) Imperial Fresh, 1/5#, 1515360; 4) SYSCO Imperial, 4/3#, 6540843; 5) Imperial Fresh, 1/5#, 6709356; 6) SYSCO Imperial, 4/3#, 6540843
Recalled by Go Fresh on Aug 3, 2017
Recall Summary
Go Fresh recalled Broccoli Florets packaged with the following [Product Brand, amount per case / pounds per package, item code]: in a Class II action, the FDA tier for products that may cause temporary or medically reversible health effects on Aug 3, 2017.
The recall was triggered by possible E. coli contamination: "Broccoli has the potential to be contaminated with E. coli O26" Shiga toxin-producing E. coli can cause severe cramps and bloody diarrhea, and in serious cases can lead to kidney damage.
The product reached multiple states, recorded by the FDA as "5 distributers in 4 states: MN, WI, IA, and ND." A multi-state footprint means the same lot can surface in households far from the producer. The recalling firm is based in Minneapolis, MN. The recall covers 900 pounds (total) of product. The FDA has Terminated this recall (first reported Aug 30, 2017), 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.
Reason for Recall
Broccoli has the potential to be contaminated with E. coli O26
Product Description
Broccoli Florets packaged with the following [Product Brand, amount per case / pounds per package, item code]: 1) Imperial Fresh, 1/5#, 6712509; 2) Imperial Fresh, 1/3#, 9731258; 3) Imperial Fresh, 1/5#, 1515360; 4) SYSCO Imperial, 4/3#, 6540843; 5) Imperial Fresh, 1/5#, 6709356; 6) SYSCO Imperial, 4/3#, 6540843
Distribution
5 distributers in 4 states: MN, WI, IA, and ND.
What Should You Do?
- 1.Check your kitchen for this product immediately.
- 2.Do not consume the recalled product.
- 3.Return the product to where you bought it for a full refund, or throw it away.
- 4.If you have experienced any health issues, contact your healthcare provider.
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Source: FDA Recalls, Market Withdrawals and Safety Alerts, 2026.