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Monday, June 7, 2021

Five Companies Issue Recalls for Imported Mushrooms Due to Listeria

Three food companies/distributors are recalling mushroom product after testing determined the presence of Listeria.
  • California Terra Garden Inc. of Commerce, CA is recalling all cases of its 150g/5.3-ounce packages of Seafood Mushroom (Product of China)
  • CONCORD FARMS of Vernon, CA is recalling enoki mushrooms grown in Korea
  • Sun Hong, Inc 1105 W Olympic Blvd, Montebello, CA 90640 is recalling All Cases of Seafood Mushroom (Product of China) Net Wt 5.3 oz./150g
  • Marquis Worldwide Specialty Inc of City of Industry, CA is recalling All of the Organic Enoki Mushroom 200g,
  • Rainfield Marketing Group, Inc. of Vernon, CA is recalling all cases of its 150g packages of Enoki Mushrooms (Product of Korea)
There has been a large number of recalls for imported mushrooms due to Listeria.  It will not be surprising to see a larger action from FDA regarding these products.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/california-terra-garden-inc-recalls-seafood-mushroom-because-possible-health-risk
California Terra Garden Inc. Recalls Seafood Mushroom Because of Possible Health Risk
Summary
Company Announcement Date: May 28, 2021
FDA Publish Date: May 29, 2021
Product Type: Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement: Potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination
Company Name: California Terra Garden Inc.
Brand Name: Guan’s
Product Description: Seafood mushrooms
Company Announcement
California Terra Garden Inc. of Commerce, CA is recalling all cases of its 150g/5.3-ounce packages of Seafood Mushroom (Product of China) because it has the potential to 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. Although healthy individuals 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 recalled products were distributed from California through produce distributors or wholesalers to retail stores nationwide.

The Seafood mushroom comes in a clear plastic package with the description “Seafood Mushroom” in English and French, and Guan’s logo in the front. At the back, there is UPC code, 859267007501. Product code is 3460 at the back top right.


No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.

The potential for contamination was noted after routine testing by California Health Department revealed the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in one 150g package of Seafood mushroom.

The distribution of the product has been suspended.

Consumers who have purchased any package of Seafood mushroom are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with question may contact the company at 323.597.0346, Monday to Friday 9 am to 4 pm.


https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/concord-farms-recalls-enoki-mushrooms-due-possible-health-risk
Concord Farms Recalls Enoki Mushrooms Due to Possible Health Risk
Summary
Company Announcement Date: May 28, 2021
FDA Publish Date: May 29, 2021
Product Type: Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement: Potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination
Company Name: Concord Farms
Brand Name: Concord Farms
Product Description: Enoki mushrooms

Company Announcement

CONCORD FARMS of Vernon, CA is recalling enoki mushrooms grown in Korea, because it has the potential to be contaminated with listeria monocytogenes, a bacterium which can cause life-threatening illness.

Symptoms of listeria may include fever, muscle aches, severe headache, nausea, vomiting, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance, and convulsions. People experiencing these problems should seek immediate medical attention. This bacteria can be completely destroyed and the risk of infection can be eliminated by thoroughly cooking foods at temperatures of 165°F (73.8°C).

Mushrooms are fungi, meaning they are not vegetables or fruits. Consumers should never eat mushrooms raw. All surfaces, utensils or containers that are used for preparing mushrooms should be separated from other foods to avoid cross-contamination.

Product was distributed from California to retail stores through produce distributors. Product is packaged in a black, yellow and transparent plastic packaging, with the “Concord Farms” logo above “fresh enoki mushrooms”. Enoki mushrooms are white, stringy with small caps. The weight of the products are 5.3 oz (150g) or 7 oz (200g). The UPC barcode numbers are 049995041049.

No infections have been reported or confirmed. Consumers who have purchased our enoki mushrooms are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 323-582-6000 Monday to Friday, 7am to 3pm


https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/sun-hong-foods-inc-recalls-seafood-mushroom-because-possible-health-risk
Sun Hong Foods, Inc. Recalls Seafood Mushroom Because of Possible Health Risk
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  May 28, 2021
FDA Publish Date:June 01, 2021
Product Type: Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Potential L. monocytogenes contamination
Company Name: Sun Hong Foods, Inc
Brand Name: Sun Hong Foods, Inc
Product Description: Seafood Mushroom
Company Announcement
Sun Hong, Inc 1105 W Olympic Blvd, Montebello, CA 90640 is recalling All Cases of Seafood Mushroom (Product of China) Net Wt 5.3 oz./150g because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacterium which can cause life-threatening illness or death. Consumers are warned not to consume even if it does not look or smell spoiled.

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. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria monocytogenes can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.

Product was distributed (CA, TX, WA, IL, FL)
Stores that may carry our brand: Asian Supermarkets
Seafood mushrooms are packaged inside has 40 packs of 150g single packages
Seafood mushrooms are white mushrooms, with long, long white stems, and mushroom caps. They are usually sold in clusters. The affected products are sold in a clear plastic tray that is packed in green and clear plastic. “100% Natural fresh” is printed in the top right. “Mushrooms” is written in cursive and in light green in the middle. The top half is clear and the bottom is dark green with a white stripe going across. “Seafood Mushroom” is printed in light green and white on the bottom half. Beneath that are instructions to keep it refrigerated and its weight of 5.3oz/150g.

UPC 6 953150 011881
Brand name on the back: Sun Hong Foods, Inc
Packaging 5.3oz/ 150g
Sold under refrigerated conditions
Sun Hong Foods became aware of this issue after notification by the CDPH that samples of the product tested by the State of California were found to be positive for Listeria monocytogenes
Status of the number and types of illnesses that have been confirmed to date – or that there are no illnesses reported to date
Consumers who have purchased Sun Hong Foods, Inc Seafood Mushrooms are urged to not eat it and return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1 (323) 597-1112, Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM PST. Thank you.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/marquis-worldwide-specialty-inc-recalls-organic-enoki-mushroom-200g-because-possible-health-risk
Marquis Worldwide Specialty Inc. Recalls Organic Enoki Mushroom 200g Because of Possible Health Risk.
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  May 28, 2021
FDA Publish Date: May 28, 2021
Product Type: Food & Beverages Produce
Reason for Announcement:  Potential L. monocytogenes contamination.
Company Name:  Marquis Worldwide Specialty Inc
Brand Name:  Marquis Worldwide Specialty Inc
Product Description:  Organic Enoki mushrooms
Company Announcement
Marquis Worldwide Specialty Inc of City of Industry, CA is recalling All of the Organic Enoki Mushroom 200g, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacterium which can cause life-threatening illness or death. Consumers are warned not to use the product even if it does not look or smell spoiled.

Listeria monocytogenes can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals 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. People experiencing these problems should seek immediate medical attention.

Organic Enoki mushroom 200g was distributed nationwide from California and it reached to consumers through retail stores and other produce wholesalers.

It is packed by each 200g individual plastic package and the package is clear on top and orange on the bottom part. It has ‘Conah Organic enoki mushroom’ written on front.

The mushroom is white and has almost no smell. As it is vegetable, it does not have a clear date of expiration.

No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.

We are investigating to determine where contamination occurred. Consumers who have purchased 200g packages of ‘Conah Organic Enoki Mushroom’ are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-626-810-6426 Monday – Friday 7 am to 4 pm.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/rainfield-marketing-group-inc-vernon-ca-recalling-enoki-mushrooms-product-korea-because-it-has
Rainfield Marketing Group, Inc. of Vernon, CA is Recalling Enoki Mushrooms (Product of Korea) Because it has the Potential to be Contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  May 28, 2021
FDA Publish Date:  May 28, 2021
Product Type:  Food & Beverages  Produce
Reason for Announcement:  Potential L. monocytogenes contamination
Company Name:  Rainfield Marketing Group, Inc.
Brand Name:  Rainfield Marketing Group, Inc.
Product Description:  Enoki mushrooms
Company Announcement
Rainfield Marketing Group, Inc. of Vernon, CA is recalling all cases of its 150g packages of Enoki Mushrooms (Product of Korea) because it has the potential to 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. Although healthy individuals 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 recalled products were distributed to CA, MD, and TX through produce distributors or wholesalers to retail stores nationwide.


The Enoki comes in a 150g, clear plastic and orange packaging with the description “Enoki Mushroom” in English and labeled “Product of Korea” along with “Must be cooked enough for a minimum of 3-10 minutes at 70°C, DO NOT CONSUME RAW”. On the back left of packaging, there is UPC code 085412004020 and below Distributed by Rainfield Marketing Group, on the right a list of Nutrition Facts.


No illnesses have been reported to date.


The potential for contamination was noted after routine testing by California Department of Public health revealed the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in 150g package of Enoki.


The distribution of the product has been suspended.


Consumers who have purchased 150g packages of Enoki are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at (323) 825-2825. Monday-Friday 7:00AM to 4:00PM.

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