
(GoRealNewsNow.com) – In a shocking development, the Food and Drug Administration has elevated the recall of Marketside Broccoli Florets sold at Walmart to Class I, indicating a “reasonable probability” of serious health consequences or death.
This move underscores the government’s inability to ensure the safety of the food supply, leaving hardworking Americans vulnerable to deadly health risks from products they trust.
This recall affects 20 states, highlighting the widespread nature of this potential threat to American families.
The FDA defines this highest level of recall as “a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.”
This alarming language raises questions about the effectiveness of our food safety regulations and the accountability of large corporations like Walmart in protecting consumers.
The recalled product, ironically labeled as “washed and ready-to-eat,” was distributed to Walmart stores in Alaska, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Montana, Nevada, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming.
This extensive list of affected states demonstrates the far-reaching consequences of inadequate food safety measures.
“Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria monocytogenes infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women,” the FDA said in a statement.
Texas Health & Human Services discovered the potential contamination through random sampling, not through Walmart’s own quality control measures.
While Braga Fresh, the company behind the recalled broccoli, claims that “All potentially affected products are past their expiration date and no longer for sale,” the FDA warns that consumers may still have the product in their freezers.
As hardworking Americans struggle with rising food costs and economic uncertainty, they should not have to worry about the safety of the food they put on their tables.
This incident is a stark reminder of the importance of maintaining strong food safety regulations and holding corporations accountable for their products.
Moreover, consumers who have purchased the affected broccoli are urged to check their freezers and dispose of the product immediately.
The affected product’s UPC code is “6 81131 32884 5,” and its lot code is “BFFG327A6.” For further assistance, customers can contact Braga Fresh at 877-456-7445 or email [email protected].
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