Ahold USA recalls Broccoli cuts, All Natural, No Preservatives, Net Wt 16 OZ; Distributed by Foodhold USA, LLC, Landover, MD 20785; UPC:
Ahold USA recalls 16oz broccoli cuts with Listeria monocytogenes found in Connecticut. Consumers should check UPC 688267009266 and discard if purchased before March 15, 2020.
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Ahold Delhaize received a report from State of CT of finding significant amount of Listeria monocytogenes in a bag of Stop and Shop's Broccoli Cuts, 16 oz.
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What happened, in plain English
Ahold USA is recalling 16-ounce broccoli cuts that were found to contain significant amounts of Listeria monocytogenes in Connecticut. This bacteria can cause serious illness, so affected products should be discarded immediately. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/19109-ahold-broccoli-cuts-recall-listeria-risk-in-16oz-packages.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/19109-ahold-broccoli-cuts-recall-listeria-risk-in-16oz-packages · Updated October 7, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-1535-2018
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“Ahold Broccoli Cuts Recall: Listeria Risk in 16oz Packages.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/19109-ahold-broccoli-cuts-recall-listeria-risk-in-16oz-packages. Based on FDA recall #F-1535-2018 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-1535-2018%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
Listeria monocytogenes is a bacteria that can cause serious food poisoning. In this case, a significant amount was found in broccoli cuts in Connecticut, which may lead to illness if consumed.
Who’s affected
Anyone who purchased Ahold USA's 16-ounce broccoli cuts with UPC 688267009266 before March 15, 2020. People with weakened immune systems are at higher risk for severe infection.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for UPC 688267009266 on the package. Products were distributed by Foodhold USA, LLC in Landover, MD and had a best-by date of March 15, 2020.
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Ahold USA- Product
Broccoli cuts, All Natural, No Preservatives, Net Wt 16 OZ; Distributed by Foodhold USA, LLC, Landover, MD 20785; UPC:- Category
Food
What to do — step by step
Discard Product Immediately
Remove and dispose of all recalled broccoli cuts with UPC 688267009266 that were purchased before March 15, 2020.
Questions people ask
Is this broccoli safe to eat?
No, the recalled broccoli cuts contain significant Listeria monocytogenes and should not be consumed.
How can I check if my broccoli is recalled?
Look for UPC 688267009266 on the package. Products with this UPC were distributed by Foodhold USA, LLC in Landover, MD and had a best-by date of March 15, 2020.
What should I do if I have the recalled product?
Discard the product immediately and do not use it.
Contact Ahold USA
We’ve drafted a message you can send Ahold USA to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall F-1535-2018 — Ahold USA Broccoli cuts, All Natural, No Preservatives, Net Wt 16 OZ; Distributed by Foodhold USA, Hello, I own a Broccoli cuts, All Natural, No Preservatives, Net Wt 16 OZ; Distributed by Foodhold USA, LLC, Landover, MD 20785; UPC: that is covered by recall F-1535-2018 from Ahold USA. 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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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA 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: FDA Recall #F-1535-2018 (May 21, 2018) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-1535-2018 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 7, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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