There have been several recalls of foods for possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination recently. Some of these foods are still within their expiration dates and people may have them in their refrigerators or freezers. They include frozen shrimp, enoki mushrooms, ice cream, and chicken salad, among others. None of these foods have been linked to any outbreak. This bacteria is problematic because freezing does not kill it, and it can grow at refrigerator temperatures. And since frozen foods have such a long shelf life, people may have bought these items and forgot about them. Checking your freezer occasionally to make sure you don't have recalled foods is a good way to avoid illness. Foods Recalled For Listeria Enoki Mushrooms There have been three recent recalls of enoki … [Read more...]
Concord Farms Enoki Mushrooms Recalled For Possible Listeria
Concord Farms Enoki Mushrooms are being recalled for possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recall notice states that "No infections or illnesses have been reported or confirmed." The recalling company is Concord farms of Vernon, California. The mushrooms were imported from Korea. The recalled item is Concord Farms Enoki Mushrooms that are packaged in 5.25 ounce (150 gram) plastic bags that are bright blue and transparent. The UPC number that is printed on the label is 001958939091. No other codes are on the package other than the lot code 045633. The words "fresh enoki mushrooms" are printed on the bag. This lot was distributed from California to retail stores through produce distributor. The recall notice also states that the bacteria can be destroyed and risk of … [Read more...]
Jan Fruits Enoki Mushrooms Recalled For Possible Listeria
Jan Fruits Enoki Mushrooms are being recalled for possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. No illnesess have been reported to the company or the FDA to date in connection with the consumption of this item. The recalling firm is Jan Fruits Inc. of Vernon, California. The mushrooms were imported from Taiwan. All cases of these mushrooms are included in this recall. The recalled item is Jan Fruits Enoki Mushrooms that are packaged in 200 gram/7.05 ounce clear plastic packages. The descriptions "Taiwan Best Quality Enoki Natural Mushroom***Manufacturer: Changhua County Mushrooms Production Cooperative" and "Distributor Jan Fruits," are on the package in English. There is a green lettered "Premium" that is printed with two QR scan codes. The UPC number is 8 51084 00835 8 stamped on … [Read more...]
Golden Medal Enoki Mushrooms Recalled For Possible Listeria
Golden Medal Enoki Mushrooms are being recalled because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes bacteria that can cause severe illness. No illnesses have been reported to the company or the FDA to date in connection with the consumption of this product. The recalling firm is Golden Medal Mushroom of Los Angeles, California. The mushrooms are imported from China. The recalled product is Golden Medal Enoki Mushrooms that are packaged in 7.05 ounce (200 gram) containers. The container is a vacuum sealed plastic package with an upper transparent part. The lower portion has a black background. The product is "Product of China," with no English translation on the label. No business name is printed on the packages. All cases of the product are included in this recall. This … [Read more...]
Jongilpoom Enoki Mushrooms Recalled For Possible Listeria Contamination
Jongilpoom enoki mushrooms are being recalled in Canada for possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. This is the eighth recall of this type of product in the last 2-1/2 years. No illnesses have been reported in connection with the consumption of these mushrooms to date. The recalling firm is Covic International Trading Inc. The recalled product is Jongilpoom enoki mushrooms that are packaged in 200 gram containers. The UPC number that is stamped on the label is 8 807076 000321. All codes up to and including CE 179D are recalled. The product was sold in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba, and may have been sold in other provinces and territories. This recall was triggered by Canadian Food Inspection Agency test results. The government is conducting a food … [Read more...]
Sun Hong Seafood Mushrooms Recalled For Possible Listeria
Sun Hong Foods of Montebello, California is recalling all cases of Sun Hong Seafood Mushrooms (another name for enoki mushrooms) because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes bacteria. Sun Hong Foods enoki mushrooms were recalled in March for the same problem, amid a possible outbreak that the FDA did not comment on further. This strange phrase is on the recall notice: "Status of the number and types of illnesses that have been confirmed to date – or that there are no illnesses reported to date" These mushrooms were distributed in California, Texas, Washington, Illinois, and Florida. The Sun Hong Seafood Mushrooms are packaged in 5.3 ounce/150 gram clear and green plastic bags. Seafood mushrooms, like enoki mushrooms, are white mushrooms with long white stems and … [Read more...]
Concord Farms Enoki Mushrooms Recalled For Possible Listeria
Concord Farms of Vernon, California, is recalling their Concord Farms enoki mushrooms for possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. No illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of this item. The mushrooms were grown in and imported from Korea. The recalled product is Concord Farms enoki mushrooms that are packaged in a 5.3 ounce (150 gram) or 7 ounce (200 gram) clear, black, and yellow plastic bags, with black and yellow markings. The "Concord Farms" logo is printed above the words "Fresh enoki mushrooms" on the front. The UPC number stamped on this product package is 049995041049. The recall notice states that "Mushrooms are fungi, meaning they are not vegetables or fruits. Consumers should never eat mushrooms raw. All surfaces, … [Read more...]
Marquis Organic Enoki Mushrooms Recalled For Possible Listeria
Marquis Organic Enoki Mushrooms are being recalled for possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. No illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of this product. The recalling company is Marquis Worldwide Specialty Inc. of City of Industry, California. The recalled product is Marquis Organic Enoki Mushrooms that is packaged in 200 gram containers. They were distributed nationwide from California through retail store and other produce wholesalers. The package is plastic, clear on top and orange on the bottom part. It has "Conah Organic enoki mushrooms" written on the front. The mushroom is white and has almost no smell. It does not have a clear date of expiration. The company is investigating to discover how the contamination occurred. If … [Read more...]
Rainfield Marketing Enoki Mushrooms Recalled For Possible Listeria
Rainfield Marketing Enoki Mushrooms are being recalled because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes bacteria. The mushrooms were grown in Korea. No illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of this product. The company is located in Vernon, California. The recalled mushrooms were distributed to California, Maryland, and Texas through produce distributors or wholesalers to be sold in retail stores nationwide. The potential for contamination was noted after routine testing by the California Department of Public Health revealed the presence of Listeria in the product. The Rainfield Marketing Enoki Mushrooms are packaged in a 150 gram, clear plastic and orange package with the description "Enoki Mushroom" in English and labeled … [Read more...]
Golden Medal Mushroom Enoki Mushrooms Recalled For Listeria
Golden Medal Mushroom Enoki mushrooms are being recalled for possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. No illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of these mushrooms. This product was imported from Korea. The recalled mushrooms were distributed to California, Illinois, and Texas through produce distributors or wholesalers to retail stores nationwide. The recalled product is Golden Medal Mushroom Enoki mushrooms that are packaged in a 200 gram (7.05 ounce) clear plastic and green package. The description "Enoki Mushroom" is printed on the label in English and labeled "Product of Korea." On the package of the package the UPC number 809165582015 is stamped on the bottom left along with Golden Medal Mushroom Inc.'s name and address … [Read more...]
