Qilu Enterprises Enoki Mushrooms are being recalled for possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination, according to the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets and the FDA. No illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of this item. The mushrooms were distributed by Utopia Foods that is located at 83-18 72nd Drive in Glendale, New York.
The recalled product is Qilu Enterprises Enoki Mushrooms that are packaged in a 7.05 ounce (200 gram) flexible clear plastic bag with a blue stripe and white printing. The UPC number for this item that is stamped on the label is 928918-610109. All of these mushrooms were sold between August 7, 2023 and October 20, 2023. All products within expiry are included in this recall. The mushrooms were distributed in these states: New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Maryland, and West Virginia, and in New York City.
The contamination was found in the product through routine sampling of these mushrooms with the expiration date of 10/26/2023 that was conducted by the West Virginia Department of Agriculture. That agency worked with regulatory partners including those in New York to remove this product from store shelves.
If you purchased these Qilu Enterprises enoki mushrooms, do not eat them, even if you are going to cook them because of the possibility of cross-contamination. You can throw the mushrooms away in a secure trash can, or you can take them back to the store where you bought them for a full refund.
