Enoki mushroom packages recalled for possible listeria contamination
Recall initiated after listeria monocytogenes found in some packages
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}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.
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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.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Harvest NYC Inc.'s Enoki Mushroom, distributed by Hofood99 Inc., has been recalled because of listeria concerns. (U.S. Food and Drug Administration)
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.
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"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.
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A recall was initiated after enoki mushroom samples (not pictured) collected from a store revealed listeria monocytogenes in some of the packages. (iStock)
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."
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{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}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 a common ingredient in Asian cuisine. (iStock)
Enoki mushrooms are commonly used in Asian cuisine.
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{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}They are highly nutritious, packing a good amount of fiber, antioxidants and B vitamins into each serving, according to Healthline.