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