The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0246-2018·Announced 2017-11-22

Meijer Recalls Broccoli Florets Due to Listeria Contamination Risk

Meijer is voluntarily recalling specific broccoli floret products due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination identified by a supplier.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a severity score of at least 4 per the rubric, as Class I recalls involve a reasonable probability of serious adverse health consequences or death.

Plain-English summary

Meijer Inc. is voluntarily recalling multiple processed vegetable products, specifically broccoli florets, following a supplier's recall. The recall is issued due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.

The affected products include various packages of broccoli florets, such as 3 lb bags and pre-packaged units. The recall covers items purchased between September 27, 2017, and October 20, 2017. Specific UPC codes and best-by dates are listed in the official recall notice to help identify affected items.

The products were distributed domestically in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, and Wisconsin. Consumers who have purchased these products should check their packages for the specific UPC codes and dates listed in the recall notice. If the product matches the description, consumers should not consume it and should dispose of it or return it to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Vegetable products including: BROCCOLI FLORETS 3 LB BROCCOLI FLORETS LB BROCCOLI FLORETS PLU 4548 PRE-PACKAGED BROCCOLI FLORETS BROCCOLI FLORETS 3 LB BAG
Hazard
Affected units
1,848

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 (8)

  • Items purchased September 27
  • 2017 through October 20
  • 2017
  • the following UPC Codes: 0-0-4548-3
  • 0-72668-20001-6
  • 2-21234-00000-4
  • 7-16519-01015-6
  • UPC: 22952300000

Distribution

Distributed in 6 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 11 recalled by Meijer Distribution, 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.

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