Broccoli

Also listed as Fresh Broccoli and Broccoli Florets.

Produce

This is what the ingredient is.

Broccoli is a green cruciferous vegetable. Labels may say broccoli or broccoli florets.

Here is why it shows up on the label.

It is steamed, roasted, stir-fried, and packed into frozen vegetable mixes.

Here is what food agencies say.

Fresh and frozen broccoli are conventional foods under FDA produce and frozen-food rules.

Here is what research has found.

Listeria and other pathogens have occasionally prompted recalls of frozen or fresh broccoli products.

Here are a few things worth knowing.

Cook frozen vegetables as directed. Wash fresh heads before use.

Sources

  • FDA Food Labeling
  • USDA FSIS
  • FDA Recalls

How to read this page

We publish plain facts about this ingredient so a label is easier to read. This is not medical advice, and it is not a recommendation to buy, avoid, or use anything. For a personal health question, talk with a clinician who knows your history.

v1.0Updated 9/15/2026