Paragon Foods recalls Paragon Wholesale Foods, Warrendale, PA 15086 Label: Paragon; Best if used by 10/16/17; Broccoli Florets 1/2 Cup 50/1.7
Paragon Foods recalls broccoli florets potentially contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Consumers should check labels for best by dates and recall lots to avoid foodborne illness.
Lower-risk recall
Paragon Wholesale Foods Corp., of Warrendale, PA, is recalling several lots of 1.7 ounce Broccoli Florets in response to a nationwide recall by one of its suppliers, Mann Packing (Salinas, CA) because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes
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What happened, in plain English
Paragon Foods is recalling broccoli florets that may contain Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause serious foodborne illness. This recall is due to contamination from a supplier, and affected products have specific best-by dates and UPC codes. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/20312-paragon-broccoli-florets-recall-listeria-contamination-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/20312-paragon-broccoli-florets-recall-listeria-contamination-risk · Updated October 7, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-0362-2018
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“Paragon Broccoli Florets Recall: Listeria Contamination Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/20312-paragon-broccoli-florets-recall-listeria-contamination-risk. Based on FDA recall #F-0362-2018 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-0362-2018%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
Listeria monocytogenes is a bacterium that can cause serious foodborne illness, including infections that may lead to miscarriage, severe illness in newborns, or other health complications. The contamination occurred through a supplier's production process, making the broccoli florets potentially unsafe for consumption.
Who’s affected
Consumers who purchased Paragon broccoli florets with best-by dates of October 16, 2017 or October 23, 2017 are likely affected. Those who ate the recalled products after the best-by date are at higher risk for foodborne illness.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for labels with 'Paragon' and best-by dates of October 16, 2017 or October 23, 2017. The products have specific UPC codes: 86870 03200 and 86870 08284 for the broccoli florets, and X0011932 17279, X0012592 17286, and X0012561 17285 for different lots.
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What to do — step by step
Check Product Labels
Look for 'Paragon' on the label and best-by dates of October 16, 2017 or October 23, 2017.
Questions people ask
Why is this broccoli being recalled?
Paragon Foods is recalling broccoli florets that may contain Listeria monocytogenes due to contamination from a supplier.
What should I do if I have the recalled product?
Check the product label for the best-by date and UPC code. If it matches the recalled lots, stop using it and contact Paragon Foods for instructions.
Is there a risk of serious illness from eating this product?
Listeria monocytogenes can cause serious foodborne illness, including infections that may lead to miscarriage or severe illness in newborns, but the recall is for products that may be contaminated.
Contact Paragon Foods
We’ve drafted a message you can send Paragon Foods to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall F-0362-2018 — Paragon Foods Paragon Wholesale Foods, Warrendale, PA 15086 Label: Paragon; Best if used by 10/16/1 Hello, I own a Paragon Wholesale Foods, Warrendale, PA 15086 Label: Paragon; Best if used by 10/16/17; Broccoli Florets 1/2 Cup 50/1.7 that is covered by recall F-0362-2018 from Paragon Foods. 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-0362-2018 (October 19, 2017) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-0362-2018 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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