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According to the update, the broccoli florets at the center of the recall — as well as the states where they were distributed — are the same described in the previous advisory: 12-ounce packages of Marketside Broccoli Florets with a best-by date of Dec. 10, 2024, and a lot code reading BFFG327A6.
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Michael Bartiromo, The Hill, 3 Feb. 2025
Spiny charred florets soak up bright squash purée and chili coconut crema, each bite punctuated by the pop of spiced pecans and tart pomegranate seeds.
—Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
To prepare the salad: Separate the broccoli florets and then peel away the woody exterior of the stalks and cut into ¼-inch pieces.
—Beth Dooley, Boston Herald, 25 June 2025
The florets soak up just enough of that seasoned oil, roasting until tender with slightly crispy edges.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 June 2025
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Michael Bartiromo, The Hill, 3 Feb. 2025
Spiny charred florets soak up bright squash purée and chili coconut crema, each bite punctuated by the pop of spiced pecans and tart pomegranate seeds.
—Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
To prepare the salad: Separate the broccoli florets and then peel away the woody exterior of the stalks and cut into ¼-inch pieces.
—Beth Dooley, Boston Herald, 25 June 2025
The florets soak up just enough of that seasoned oil, roasting until tender with slightly crispy edges.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for floret
Noun
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Your email photo showed a top with two large buds developing.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 June 2025
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Sowing Brussels sprouts seeds too late in the season causes growing buds to be more vulnerable to heat stress, leaving you with smaller sprouts.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 July 2025
Noun
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Broccoli Salad ▪ 3 stalks of brocoli (separated into flowerets) ▪ 1/2 c. chopped green onions ▪ 1 c. raisins ▪ 1 c. peanuts (salted) Mix together: ▪ 1 c. mayonnaise ▪ 2 T. sugar ▪ 2 T. vinegar 1.—
Rebecca Hancock,
star-telegram,
13 June 2017
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Broccoli Salad ▪ 3 stalks of brocoli (separated into flowerets) ▪ 1/2 c. chopped green onions ▪ 1 c. raisins ▪ 1 c. peanuts (salted) Mix together: ▪ 1 c. mayonnaise ▪ 2 T. sugar ▪ 2 T. vinegar 1.—
Rebecca Hancock,
star-telegram.com,
13 June 2017
Noun
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The ecological oasis is filled with trees, drought-tolerant plants, fruits, vegetables and flowers.—
Penny E Schwartz,
Oc Register,
13 July 2025
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Also, a document Word 4 (bottom right) hint — flower used as a symbol of remembrance.—
Kris Holt,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
Noun
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Fan identity blossoms through in-jokes and the personas built up around a club’s most popular players, often referred to by their first names.—
Katie Whyatt,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
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Every September, the park hosts the Ocmulgee Indigenous Celebration to celebrate Southeastern Native American culture, according to Macon's tourism website, and holds a Lantern Light Tour in the spring coinciding with the city's popular cherry blossom festival.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
10 July 2025
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“Floret.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/floret. Accessed 26 Jul. 2025.
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