Butterfield Foods Broccoli Salad Kit Recalled for Listeria Risk
Butterfield Foods recalls ~15,966 lbs of Broccoli Salad Kits due to possible Listeria contamination. Check lot numbers and discard if affected.
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possible adulteration with Listeria monocytogenes
What happened, in plain English
Butterfield Foods, LLC is recalling approximately 15,966 pounds of its Custom Food Production Broccoli Salad Kit because it may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The product was produced between November 2015 and May 2016 and distributed to grocery delicatessens in Indiana and Ohio. Consumers who have purchased prepared salads containing this kit are urged not to consume them. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1275570-butterfield-foods-broccoli-salad-kit-recalled-for-listeria-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1275570-butterfield-foods-broccoli-salad-kit-recalled-for-listeria-risk · Updated October 9, 2026 · Official notice: USDA FSIS #046-2016
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“Butterfield Foods Broccoli Salad Kit Recalled for Listeria Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 9, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1275570-butterfield-foods-broccoli-salad-kit-recalled-for-listeria-risk. Based on USDA FSIS recall #046-2016 (https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/butterfield-foods-llc--recalls-broccoli-salad-kit-products-due-possible-listeria).
Why it’s dangerous
Listeria monocytogenes can cause listeriosis, a serious infection that may lead to fever, muscle aches, confusion, and in severe cases, miscarriage, stillbirth, or life-threatening infections in vulnerable groups. The bacteria can grow even in refrigerated conditions.
Who’s affected
Consumers who bought prepared salad products from grocery delicatessens in Indiana and Ohio that contained the recalled Butterfield Foods Broccoli Salad Kit. Individuals at higher risk for serious listeriosis include older adults, those with weakened immune systems, pregnant women, and newborns.
How to tell if you have this one
Look for 6-lb. cases containing two 3-lb packages labeled "Butterfield Foods Custom Food Production Broccoli Salad Kit." Check the packaging date (Nov. 10, 2015 through May 25, 2016) and specific lot numbers such as 5314129, 5321221, or 6145367. The product bears establishment number EST. 6945 inside the USDA mark of inspection.
- Brand
Butterfield Foods- Category
Meat & poultry
What to do — step by step
Stop consuming the product
Do not eat any prepared salad products that contain the recalled Butterfield Foods Broccoli Salad Kit.
Discard or return items
Throw away the affected salads or return them to the place of purchase where they were bought.
Consult store management
If you are unsure whether the recalled product was used in your prepared salad, ask the store manager for assistance.
What USDA FSIS says to do
Consumers who have purchased prepared salad products that contain the recalled product from grocery delicatessens are urged not to consume them.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed in Indiana and Ohio.
USDA FSIS distribution: “Indiana, Ohio”
States: Indiana, Ohio.
Recall timeline
FSIS closed this recall in 2016.
- FSIS closed the recall
- USDA FSIS announced the recall
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Questions people ask
Which specific lot numbers and dates are included in this recall?
The recall covers products with packaging dates from Nov. 10, 2015 to May 25, 2016. Specific lot numbers include 5314129, 5321221, 5328328, 5342116, 5349219, 5356297, 5363410, 6033071, 6040142, 6047305, 6054450, 6061048, 6068141, 6075273, 6089507, 6103161, 6110244, 6117342, 6124070, 6131130, 6138250, and 6145367.
Has anyone been harmed by this product?
According to the record, there have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of the Butterfield Foods product being recalled.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official USDA FSIS recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: USDA FSIS Recall #046-2016 (June 3, 2016)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3.6:35b-a3b on October 9, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the USDA FSIS notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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