Whole Foods Market recalls broccoli florets and steamed broccoli served on salad bars from Oct. 10-2019 to Nov. 4, 2019 due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Consumers should avoid these products.
Possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes
Whole Foods Market is recalling broccoli florets and steamed broccoli that were served on the salad bar between October 10 and November 4, 2019, because they may contain Listeria monocytogenes. This bacteria can cause serious illness, especially in pregnant women, newborns, and the elderly. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/16312-whole-foods-market-broccoli-florets-recall-listeria-contamination-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/16312-whole-foods-market-broccoli-florets-recall-listeria-contamination-risk · Updated October 5, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-0366-2020
“Whole Foods Market Broccoli Florets Recall: Listeria Contamination Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/16312-whole-foods-market-broccoli-florets-recall-listeria-contamination-risk. Based on FDA recall F-0366-2020 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-0366-2020%22&limit=1).
Listeria monocytogenes is a bacterium that can cause severe infections, particularly in vulnerable groups like pregnant women, newborns, and the elderly. This contamination could occur during the production or handling of the broccoli, leading to potential illness if consumed.
Anyone who purchased or consumed the recalled broccoli florets or steamed broccoli from Whole Foods Market between October 10 and November 4, 2019. Pregnant individuals, newborns, and the elderly are at higher risk for serious illness from Listeria.
Check for broccoli florets and steamed broccoli served on the salad bar at Whole Foods Market between October 10 and November 4, 2019. The product was sold on the salad bar during this specific time period.
Verify the product was sold on the salad bar between October 10 and November 4, 2019.
No, the recalled broccoli florets and steamed broccoli may contain Listeria monocytogenes, which can cause serious illness. Do not consume these products.
Pregnant individuals, newborns, and the elderly are at higher risk for serious illness from Listeria monocytogenes.
Look for broccoli florets and steamed broccoli served on the salad bar at Whole Foods Market between October 10 and November 4, 2019.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Whole Foods Market to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall F-0366-2020 — Whole Foods Market Whole Foods Market Hello, I own a Whole Foods Market that is covered by recall F-0366-2020 from Whole Foods Market. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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