Broccoli Recall: What You Need to Know

Hey folks, listen up! Some broccoli sold at Walmart has been recalled because it might have a nasty bug called listeria. This bug can be really dangerous, especially for pregnant women and older folks. The recall involves 12-oz bags of Marketside Broccoli Florets sold across 20 states. These bags have a sell-by date of December 10 and a lot code BFFG327A6. If you have these, toss them or take them back to the store for a refund. Even though no one's been sick yet, it's better to be safe! Don't worry, no more of these bags are on store shelves.

Listeria can creep into raw veggies, unpasteurized dairy, and deli meats. Healthy people might only get a fever or stomach ache, but for pregnant women and seniors, it can be very serious. If you feel sick after eating contaminated food, let the authorities know. This isn't the first time listeria has caused trouble—last year, there were recalls for beef, poultry, and even deli meats that made people ill.

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