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Monday, March 21, 2022

More Enoki Mushrooms Recalled Due to Listeria Risk

(Updated 3-22-22) Four companies are recalling enoki mushrooms due to Listeria.

Jan Fruits Inc. of VERNON, CA is recalling all its cases of its 200g/7.05oz packages of ENOKI MUSHROOM (Product of Taiwan) because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The recalled Enoki Mushroom product was distributed in CA to produce distributors or wholesalers for further distribution to retail stores.

T Fresh Company of City of Industry, CA is recalling its 5.25oz (150g) enoki mushrooms, Lot #6021053 grown in China & 7.5oz (200g) Lot # 6021052 grown in China, because it has the potential to be contaminated with listeria monocytogenes Lot #6021053 was distributed from California and Texas to retail stores through produce distributors.

Farm Fresh Produce LLC of Vernon, CA, is recalling all of the 14.11 ounce packages of "TWA AGRICULTURE MIXED MUSHROOMS" [which contain enoki mushrooms)

Top Quality Produce of Irwindale CA is recalling all cases of 200g/7.05oz package of Enoki Mushroom, product of Taiwan sold during 3/1/22-3/16/22 due to the Listeria contamination of Enoki mushrooms was discovered.

In all cases, the potential for contamination was discovered after a retail sample collected and analyzed by California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and revealed the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in 7.05 oz. package of Enoki mushroom.


https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/jan-fruits-inc-recalls-enoki-mushrooms-because-possible-health-risk-0
Jan Fruits Inc. Recalls Enoki Mushrooms Because of Possible Health Risk
Summary
Company Announcement Date: March 18, 2022
FDA Publish Date: March 18, 2022
Product Type: Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement: Listeria monocytogenes
Company Name: Jan Fruits, Inc.
Brand Name: Taiwan Best Quality
Product Description: Enoki Mushrooms

Company Announcement

Jan Fruits Inc. of VERNON, CA is recalling all its cases of its 200g/7.05oz packages of ENOKI MUSHROOM (Product of Taiwan) 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 Enoki Mushroom product was distributed in CA to produce distributors or wholesalers for further distribution to retail stores.

The Enoki Mushroom comes in a 200g/7.05oz clear plastic package with the following description “Taiwan Best Quality Enoki Natural Mushroom***Manufacturer: Changhua County Mushrooms Production Cooperative” in English. There is a green lettered “Premium” Printed with two QR scan codes and UPC 8 51084 00835 8 on the back side of a package There is a Lot Code #3322 outside of box.

No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem. The distribution of the product has been suspended.

The potential for contamination was discovered after a retail sample collected and analyzed by California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and revealed the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in 7.05 oz. package of Enoki mushroom.

This recall is being made with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and CDPH.

Consumers who have purchased 200g packages of Enoki are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with question may contact the company at 323-923-2879 Ext. 3. Monday – Friday 7:00am – 3:00pm PST.


https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/t-fresh-company-recalls-enoki-mushrooms-because-possible-health-risk
T Fresh Company Recalls Enoki Mushrooms Because of Possible Health Risk
Summary
Company Announcement Date: March 19, 2022
FDA Publish Date:  March 19, 2022
Product Type: Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement: Listeria monocytogenes
Company Name: T Fresh Company
Brand Name: Yes!
Product Description: Enoki Mushrooms
Company Announcement
T Fresh Company of City of Industry, CA is recalling its 5.25oz (150g) enoki mushrooms, Lot #6021053 grown in China & 7.5oz (200g) Lot # 6021052 grown in China, 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).

Lot #6021053 was distributed from California and Texas to retail stores through produce distributors, while traces of the bacterium were discovered by CDPH sampling. Product is packaged in a pink and transparent plastic packaging, with the “Yes” Logo for the 150g(5.25oz) & Light Blue & transparent plastic packaging, with " Yes" Logo for the 200g(7.5oz). Enoki mushrooms are white, stringy with small caps. The weight of the product is 5.25 oz (150g) & 7.5 oz (200g). The UPC barcode numbers are 825382736718 (150g), with no other codes & 825382736947 (200g), with no other codes.

The distribution of the product has been suspended. No infections or illnesses 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 bought within the dates January 18th, 2022 to Feb 16th, 2022 for both items. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 626-968-2088 Monday to Friday, 9am to 3pm PST.

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.

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