The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0230-2018·Announced 2017-11-15

Albertsons Recalls Broccoli Florets Due to Listeria Risk

Albertsons Inc is recalling 14-ounce broccoli florets sold in Albertsons and Safeway stores due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a minimum severity score of 5 according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Albertsons Inc is recalling 14-ounce broccoli florets packed in clear plastic trays and cups. The product, identified by UPC 24221000000, was sold in Albertsons and Safeway stores. The recall involves 1,456 units with sell-by dates up to and including October 24, 2017.

The recall was initiated after notification that the broccoli was made with product previously recalled by Mann Packing for potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The affected product was distributed in Colorado, Nebraska, Northwestern New Mexico, South Dakota, Wyoming, California, Hawaii, and Nevada.

Consumers who purchased this product should check their refrigerators for the specific UPC and sell-by dates. If found, consumers should discard the product or return it to the store of purchase for a refund.

The recalled product

Product
Broccoli Florets, 14 oz.. UPC 24221000000 Sold in Albertson's and Safeway Stores packed in clear plastic trays and cups.
Manufacturer
Albertsons Inc
Hazard
Affected units
1,456

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (2)

  • Sell Thru Dates up to and including 10-24-17 (October 24
  • 2017)

Distribution

Distributed in 8 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 23 recalled by Albertsons Inc under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 23 products in this recall →