Broccoli Products Pulled from Shelves Over Health Concerns
Canadian consumers are being urged to check their refrigerators following a nationwide broccoli recall over potential salmonella contamination. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has issued a food recall warning for Your Fresh Market broccoli florets sold in multiple provinces.
The recall was announced on November 30, 2025, affecting broccoli products that may contain the dangerous bacteria. Salmonella infection can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.
What Consumers Need to Know
Healthy individuals infected with salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, the infection can result in organisms getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses.
The CFIA is conducting a food safety investigation which may lead to the recall of other products. The agency advises consumers who have purchased the affected broccoli to either throw it out or return it to the store where it was purchased.
Broader Food Safety Context
This broccoli recall comes as the CFIA continues to monitor food safety across Canada. The agency has recently expanded another food recall involving pistachios, urging Canadians to check their cupboards for affected products.
Food safety experts emphasize the importance of proper food handling and cooking practices to minimize health risks. They recommend thoroughly washing fresh produce and cooking vegetables to appropriate temperatures to kill potential pathogens.
The CFIA states that there have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these broccoli products as of the recall announcement. However, the agency is taking precautionary measures to ensure public safety.
