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Frozen Broccoli Recalled Due To Risk Of Listeria Contamination

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- Frozen broccoli sold in nearly a dozen states is being recalled due to risk of contamination.

According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Alimentos Congelados, S.A. is pulling 1,800 cases of frozen broccoli cutlets because of possible Listeria contamination.

The affected Frozen Broccoli Cuts were distributed in poly bags under the following label and code:

WYLWOOD Fresh Frozen Broccoli Cuts, NET WT. 16 OZ (1 LB), UPC 5193300110, with bag code: A25335P and A15335P

The bags were sold in Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, Florida, Georgia, Alabama, South Carolina and North Carolina.

Listeria can cause potentially fatal sickness. People who bought the broccoli are urged to throw the product away.

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