Paragon Wholesale Foods of Pennsylvania is recalling several lots of 1.7 ounce Just Cut Broccoli Florets because they were sold by Mann Packing, which recalled many types of produce on October 19, 2017 for possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this issue.
The recalled broccoli florets were distributed to several schools in the Greater Pittsburgh and Butler, PA areas between 10/9/2017 and 10/16/2017. These customers have all been contacted and the affected products were removed on Thursday, October 19, 2017 when the firm was first notified of the recall by their supplier.
The product comes in a 1/2 cup (1.7 oz), clear plastic bag marked with the “Just Cut” logo on the front with a Best by date of 10/16/17 or 10/23/2017 stamped on the rear. This product was distributed in food service packages only and was not distributed to any retail stores. No other products are involved in this recall at this time.
Mann Packing was notified of a single positive result of Listeria monocytogenes in a Mann Packing Power Blend bagged salad product; this led to the initial and many secondary recalls. There is zero tolerance for the presence of this pathogenic bacteria in ready to eat products.
If you or your child ate this Just Cut Broccoli Florets product watch yourself for the symptoms of listeriosis for the next 70 days. Those symptoms can include high fever, stiff neck, headache, nausea, abdominal cramps, and diarrhea. This infection can be serious and can lead to hospitalization.
Pregnant women need to be very careful about this illness, since it can cause miscarriage, stillbirth, premature labor, and infection in the newborn. The elderly can also become very sick, and people with chronic health issues or weakened immune systems also need to be cautious of this type of infection. If you do feel sick, see your doctor and tell him or her that you ate this recalled food.
