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Yahoo
23-04-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
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.
Fox News
19-04-2025
- Health
- Fox News
Enoki mushroom packages recalled for possible listeria contamination
A New York company is recalling some packages of its mushrooms because of possible listeria contamination. Harvest NYC Inc. issued a recall of 200-gram packages of the Enoki Mushroom on Wednesday and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the recall on Friday. The mushroom packages are being recalled "because they may be contaminated with listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people and others with weakened immune systems," according to the FDA notice. The recalled mushrooms were distributed by Hofood99 Inc. to retail stores nationwide, the FDA said. They come in a green plastic package with the barcode 6975730520101 on the back label. The recall was initiated after samples collected from a store in Buffalo, New York, revealed the presence of listeria monocytogenes in some of the packages, according to the FDA. "Although healthy persons may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women," the FDA notice stated. No illnesses have been reported, the FDA said. Anyone who purchased these mushroom packages between Jan. 11-31 is "urged to destroy the products immediately or return them to the place of purchase for a full refund." For more Lifestyle articles, visit Last month, New Age International Inc. recalled all lots of its Daily Veggies brand Enoki Mushroom because of listeria concerns, according to the FDA. Enoki mushrooms are commonly used in Asian cuisine. They are highly nutritious, packing a good amount of fiber, antioxidants and B vitamins into each serving, according to Healthline.
