Mushrooms distributed nationwide recalled for listeria risk: What to know
The Brief
Enoki mushrooms that were distributed across the United States have been recalled over possible listeria contamination.
The recall involves 200-gram packages of Enoki Mushrooms by Harvest NYC Inc of Brooklyn, New York.
Listeria infection can be fatal for young children, the elderly and immunocompromised people. It can also cause stillbirths and miscarriages in pregnant women.
Enoki mushrooms that were distributed across the United States have been recalled over possible listeria contamination.
The recall, published by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on April 18, came after samples collected from a store in Buffalo, New York, revealed the presence of Listeria monocytogenes – the bacteria that causes Listeria infection.
Here's what to know:
What we know
Harvest NYC Inc of Brooklyn, New York, said the recall involves its 200-gram packages of Enoki Mushrooms – which are long, thin mushrooms typically used in soups, stir-frys, salads and other dishes.
The recalled mushrooms were distributed nationwide to retail stores, according to the FDA notice. The product comes in a 200-gram, green plastic package marked with UPC Barcode 6975730520101 on the back label, distributed by Hofood99 Inc., 21903 56th Ave, Oakland Gardens, NY 11364.
Why you should care
After contamination was discovered, a subsequent analysis by NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets Food Laboratory revealed the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in some of the 200-gram packages of Enoki Mushrooms, the notice said.
Listeria infection can cause fever, headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea. In young children, the elderly and immunocompromised people, it can be fatal. It can also cause stillbirths and miscarriages in pregnant women.
Dig deeper
No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.
What you can do
Consumers who have purchased the recalled enoki mushrooms between Jan. 11 and Jan. 31, 2025, were urged to "destroy the products immediately or return them to the place of purchase for a full refund." Anyone with questions can contact the company at (718) 596-0777.
The Source
This story was written based on information provided by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. It was reported from Cincinnati.
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