A batch of Your Fresh Market brand Broccoli Florets has been recalled across several Canadian provinces due to potential contamination with Salmonella, according to the latest advisory issued by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA).
The recalled product includes:
This product has been removed from the marketplace, but officials warn that consumers may still have it stored at home.
The CFIA states that the product is being recalled because it may be contaminated with Salmonella, a harmful bacteria known to cause foodborne illness. Contaminated food often does not appear or smell spoiled, making it particularly dangerous for unsuspecting consumers.
Salmonella infection can lead to symptoms such as fever, headache, nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, and diarrhea. While most healthy individuals recover without medical intervention, the infection can be severe or even life-threatening for young children, seniors, pregnant women, and individuals with weakened immune systems. Long-term complications may include reactive arthritis.
Anyone who believes they became ill after consuming this product is advised to consult a healthcare professional immediately.
Consumers are urged to check their refrigerators and freezers for the recalled broccoli florets. The product should not be consumed, served, used, sold, or distributed. It should be discarded or returned to the place of purchase for a refund.
The CFIA is currently conducting a food safety investigation, which may lead to further recalls if additional products are found to pose similar risks. The agency continues to monitor the effectiveness of the recall to ensure all affected items are removed from circulation.
Consumers can sign up for CFIA recall notifications or report food safety or labelling concerns directly through the agency’s official channels.