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Goldenway International Trade Co. Ltd.’s Enoki Mushrooms are being recalled from the marketplace because of possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

This recall was triggered by Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) test results.

According to the CFIA, the recalled products were distributed in Ontario, Quebec and possibly other provinces and territories in Canada.

Recalled products:

BrandProductSizeUPCCodes
NoneEnoki Mushroom200 g8 807076 001670CE 06 7D

As of the posting of this recall, no reported illnesses have been associated with this product’s consumption.

Consumers should check to see if they have recalled products. They should not consume, serve, use, sell, or distribute recalled products. Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the location where they were purchased.

About Listeria infections
Food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes may not look or smell spoiled but can still cause severe and sometimes life-threatening infections. Anyone who has eaten any recalled product and developed symptoms of Listeria infection should seek medical treatment and tell their doctors about possible Listeria exposure.

Also, anyone who has eaten recalled products should monitor themselves for symptoms during the coming weeks because it can take up to 70 days after exposure to Listeria for symptoms of listeriosis to develop. 

Symptoms of Listeria infection can include vomiting, nausea, persistent fever, muscle aches, severe headache, and neck stiffness. Specific laboratory tests are required to diagnose Listeria infections, which can mimic other illnesses. 

Pregnant women, the elderly, young children, and people such as cancer patients who have weakened immune systems are particularly at risk of serious illnesses, life-threatening infections, and other complications. Although infected pregnant women may experience only mild, flu-like symptoms, their infections can lead to premature delivery, infection of the newborn, or even stillbirth.

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Kam Ding Investment Ltd. is recalling K-Fresh brand Enoki Mushroom because of possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

According to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), this recall was triggered by a consumer complaint.

The recalled products were distributed in British Columbia, Ontario, Quebec and possibly other provinces and territories in Canada.

Recalled product:

BrandProductSizeUPCCodes
K-FreshEnoki Mushroom200 g4 892742 010234SN : 240102

As of the posting of this recall, there have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of this product.

Consumers should not consume, serve, use, sell or distribute recalled products. Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the location where they were purchased.

About Listeria infections
Food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes may not look or smell spoiled but can still cause severe and sometimes life-threatening infections. Anyone who has eaten any recalled product and developed symptoms of Listeria infection should seek medical treatment and tell their doctors about possible Listeria exposure.

Also, anyone who has eaten recalled products should monitor themselves for symptoms during the coming weeks because it can take up to 70 days after exposure to Listeria for symptoms of listeriosis to develop. 

Symptoms of Listeria infection can include vomiting, nausea, persistent fever, muscle aches, severe headache, and neck stiffness. Specific laboratory tests are required to diagnose Listeria infections, which can mimic other illnesses. 

Pregnant women, the elderly, young children, and people such as cancer patients who have weakened immune systems are particularly at risk of serious illnesses, life-threatening infections, and other complications. Although infected pregnant women may experience only mild, flu-like symptoms, their infections can lead to premature delivery, infection of the newborn, or even stillbirth.

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1585633 Ontario Inc. is recalling Good brand Enoki Mushrooms from the marketplace because of possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

This recall was triggered by Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) test results.

Recalled products:

BrandProductSizeUPCCodesAdditional Information
GoodEnoki Mushroom200 g4 892742 010340All packages without a lot code on the label and code 20231031Sold at T & T Supermarket stores in Ontario

As of the posting of this recall, there have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of this product.

Recalled products should not be consumed, served, used, sold or distributed.

The CFIA is conducting a food safety investigation, which may lead to the recall of other products. The CFIA is verifying that industry is removing recalled products from the marketplace.

About Listeria infections

Food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes may not look or smell spoiled but can still cause serious and sometimes life-threatening infections. Anyone who has eaten any recalled mushrooms and developed symptoms of Listeria infection should seek medical treatment and tell their doctors about the possible Listeria exposure.

Also, anyone who has eaten any of the recalled products should monitor themselves for symptoms during the coming weeks because it can take up to 70 days after exposure to Listeria for symptoms of listeriosis to develop. 

Symptoms of Listeria infection can include vomiting, nausea, persistent fever, muscle aches, severe headache, and neck stiffness. Specific laboratory tests are required to diagnose Listeria infections, which can mimic other illnesses. 

Pregnant women, the elderly, young children, and people such as cancer patients who have weakened immune systems are particularly at risk of serious illnesses, life-threatening infections, and other complications. Although infected pregnant women may experience only mild, flu-like symptoms, their infections can lead to premature delivery, infection of the newborn, or even stillbirth.

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The Food and Drug Administration continues using import alerts to enforce U.S. food safety regulations for food from foreign countries. The agency updates and modifies the alerts as needed.

Recent modifications to FDA’s import alerts, as posted by the agency, are listed below. 

Click here to go to the FDA page with links to details on specific alerts.

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Canadian officials have ordered the recall of certain enoki mushrooms because tests have shown contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.

The Lian Teng Produces Inc. company is recalling its “Champignon Énoki” mushrooms. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is recommending that consumers should not consume, use, sell, serve or distribute the recalled mushrooms.

As of the posting of the recall, no illnesses had been confirmed in relation to the implicated mushrooms.

The mushrooms are believed to have been distributed in Ontario and Quebec.

Consumers can use the following information to determine if they have the mushrooms in their homes. No date codes were provided.

BrandProductFormatUPCCodes
Lian Teng“Champignon Énoki”200 g4 892742 010425SN: 612501

About Listeria infections

Food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes may not look or smell spoiled but can still cause serious and sometimes life-threatening infections. Anyone who has eaten any recalledmushroomsand developed symptoms of Listeria infection should seek medical treatment and tell their doctors about the possible Listeria exposure.

Also, anyone who has eaten any of the recalled products should monitor themselves for symptoms during the coming weeks because it can take up to 70 days after exposure to Listeria for symptoms of listeriosis to develop. 

Symptoms of Listeria infection can include vomiting, nausea, persistent fever, muscle aches, severe headache, and neck stiffness. Specific laboratory tests are required to diagnose Listeria infections, which can mimic other illnesses. 

Pregnant women, the elderly, young children, and people such as cancer patients who have weakened immune systems are particularly at risk of serious illnesses, life-threatening infections, and other complications. Although infected pregnant women may experience only mild, flu-like symptoms, their infections can lead to premature delivery, infection of the newborn, or even stillbirth.

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The Food Standards Agency (FSA) and Food Standards Scotland (FSS) have advised vulnerable consumers to thoroughly cook enoki mushrooms due to the risk of Listeria contamination.

Analysis of FSA and local authority sampling data has found the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in 13 of 40 samples of enoki mushrooms tested, sometimes at high levels. Contaminated mushrooms have been imported from China, South Korea, Thailand, and other Asian countries.

Enoki mushrooms, sometimes labeled as Enokitake, Golden Needle or Lily Mushrooms, are tall, white, thin-stemmed mushrooms, which are common across Asia. While they are usually cooked, they can occasionally be served raw in salads.

Labeling is not always in English or clear in telling consumers to cook the product before consumption and not to eat it raw.

Link to past outbreaks
There has not yet been any cases of listeriosis tied to Enoki mushrooms in the UK, but they have been linked to outbreaks and illnesses in the United States, Canada, and Australia.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported an outbreak that sickened five people in four states from October 2022 to February 2023. All patients required hospitalization.

A 2016 to 2020 outbreak affected 48 people, 36 in the U.S. and 12 in Canada with four deaths. Health officials in Australia investigated six listeriosis cases with clinical isolates related to the outbreak strain and illness onset dates between 2017 and 2020.

France had five related enoki mushroom isolates to the outbreak strain but didn’t record any patients, according to a study published in the Journal of Food Protection.

Earlier this year, a consultation was held in England, Wales, and Scotland that included adding enoki mushrooms from China and South Korea to a list of products to be controlled, at a frequency of 20 percent for Listeria. This recommendation has to be put to ministers to decide but legislation could come into force in 2024.

Public health advice
The risk of serious illness from listeriosis increases with age, while pregnant women and those with a weakened immune system are also more vulnerable.

Stuart McAdam, head of incidents at Food Standards Scotland, said the advice is that the mushrooms can be contaminated with Listeria, so should be stored in the fridge at 5 degrees C (41 degrees F) or below and handled carefully.

“You should properly clean any surfaces and utensils you’ve used to prepare them and wash hands. Those who are pregnant or have weakened immune systems should cook Enoki mushrooms thoroughly before eating them as this will destroy any Listeria monocytogenes present, which can cause serious illness in vulnerable consumers,” he said. 

FSS, FSA, local authorities and port health authorities have informed food businesses and importers of the risks associated with enoki mushrooms and reminded them of food safety and labeling requirements.

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New York State Agriculture Commissioner Richard A. Ball has alerted consumers to the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in Qilu Enterprises brand “enoki mushrooms,” distributed by Utopia Produce, 83-18 72nd Drive, Glendale, NY. 

This product was distributed in New York City, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Maryland, and West Virginia. 

The affected Qilu Enterprises brand “enoki mushrooms” are packaged in 7.05- ounce (200 gram) flexible plastic bags with UPC code 928918-610109.  The product is marked with an expiration notice of “Exp: October 26, 2023.”

The presence of Listeria monocytogenes was found in the product following routine sampling by the West Virginia Department of Agriculture, which worked with regulatory partners including the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets to remove the product from sale.

Consumers who have purchased Qilu Enterprises brand “enoki mushrooms” may return the product to the place of purchase. Consumers with questions about the recalled product may contact Allison Wang, Import Manager, at 718-916-6089.

About Listeria infections
Food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes may not look or smell spoiled but can still cause serious and sometimes life-threatening infections. Anyone who has eaten any of the recall mushrooms and developed symptoms of Listeria infection should seek medical treatment and tell their doctors about the possible Listeria exposure.

Also, anyone who has eaten any of the recalled products should monitor themselves for symptoms during the coming weeks because it can take up to 70 days after exposure to Listeria for symptoms of listeriosis to develop. 

Symptoms of Listeria infection can include vomiting, nausea, persistent fever, muscle aches, severe headache, and neck stiffness. Specific laboratory tests are required to diagnose Listeria infections, which can mimic other illnesses. 

Pregnant women, the elderly, young children, and people such as cancer patients who have weakened immune systems are particularly at risk of serious illnesses, life-threatening infections, and other complications. Although infected pregnant women may experience only mild, flu-like symptoms, their infections can lead to premature delivery, infection of the newborn, or even stillbirth.

James Produce recalls Super brand Enoki Mushrooms from the marketplace because of possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Canadian Food Inspection Agency test results triggered this recall.

According to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, the recalled products were distributed in Ontario, Canada.

Recalled product:

BrandProductSizeUPCCodesDistribution
SuperEnoki Mushroom200 g4 892742 010357NoneT&T Supermarket
715 Central Parkway West, Mississauga, ON

As of the posting of this recall, no reported illnesses have been associated with this product’s consumption.

The CFIA is verifying that the industry is removing recalled products from the marketplace.

Consumers should not consume, use, sell, serve, or distribute recalled products

About Listeria infections
Food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes may not look or smell spoiled but can still cause serious and sometimes life-threatening infections. Anyone who has eaten recalled mushrooms and developed symptoms of Listeria infection should seek medical treatment and tell their doctors about the possible Listeria exposure.

Also, anyone who has eaten recalled products should monitor themselves for symptoms during the coming weeks because it can take up to 70 days after exposure to Listeria for symptoms of listeriosis to develop. 

Symptoms of Listeria infection can include vomiting, nausea, persistent fever, muscle aches, severe headache, and neck stiffness. Specific laboratory tests are required to diagnose Listeria infections, which can mimic other illnesses. 

Pregnant women, the elderly, young children, and cancer patients with weakened immune systems are particularly at risk of serious illnesses, life-threatening infections, and other complications. Although infected pregnant women may experience only mild, flu-like symptoms, their infections can lead to premature delivery, infection of the newborn, or even stillbirth.

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Itrading International is recalling SSS brand Enoki mushrooms from the marketplace because of possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

This recall was triggered by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency test results.

Recalled product:

BrandProductSizeUPCCodes
SSSMushroom (enoki)200 g6 953150 100677All units sold up to and including July 28, 2023

As of the posting of this recall, there have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of this product.

Consumers should check to see if you have recalled products. They should not consume, serve, use, sell or distribute recalled products. Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the location where they were purchased.

About Listeria infections
Food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes may not look or smell spoiled but can still cause serious and sometimes life-threatening infections. Anyone who has eaten any recalled cheese and developed symptoms of Listeria infection should seek medical treatment and tell their doctors about the possible Listeria exposure.

Also, anyone who has eaten any of the recalled product should monitor themselves for symptoms during the coming weeks because it can take up to 70 days after exposure to Listeria for symptoms of listeriosis to develop. 

Symptoms of Listeria infection can include vomiting, nausea, persistent fever, muscle aches, severe headache, and neck stiffness. Specific laboratory tests are required to diagnose Listeria infections, which can mimic other illnesses. 

Pregnant women, the elderly, young children, and people such as cancer patients who have weakened immune systems are particularly at risk of serious illnesses, life-threatening infections, and other complications. Although infected pregnant women may experience only mild, flu-like symptoms, their infections can lead to premature delivery, infection of the newborn, or even stillbirth.

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Food safety authorities covering England, Wales and Scotland have opened a comment period on the rates of checks for selected food and feed of non-animal origin from certain countries.

Proposed amendments would apply a temporary change to official controls or special conditions on the entry into Great Britain of the selected products. Stricter checks have been suggested for enoki mushrooms from two nations because of Listeria as well as tahini and halva from one country because of Salmonella.

The comment period is for food and feed businesses in England, Wales, and Scotland, local and port health authorities, and other parties with an interest in food and feed safety. It is open until Aug. 28.

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) and Food Standards Scotland (FSS) have reviewed current controls. Ministers will make risk management decisions based on FSA and FSS recommendations. It is anticipated that related legislation will come into force in early 2024. Changes do not apply in Northern Ireland due to the Windsor Framework rules.

List of possible amendments
The review found 20 new products that should have enhanced controls because of concerns they present a risk to public health. Stricter controls should be brought in for three products while another four should have reduced checks. Two products should be removed from the scope of controls.

Imports of high risk food of non-animal origin from certain countries can only enter Great Britain through approved Border Control Posts (BCP) where official controls are undertaken such as documentary, identity and physical examinations including sampling.

Enoki mushrooms from China and South Korea have been added to the list of controls at a frequency of 20 percent for identify and physical checks for Listeria.

Sesame seeds as well as tahini and halva from sesame seeds from Syria are now included with controls for Salmonella at a frequency of 10 percent.

Recent changes under EU rules mean consignments of tahini and halva from Syria entering Europe will be subject to identification and physical checks at a frequency of 20 percent.

Under UK plans, groundnut paste from the United States will be checked for aflatoxins at a rate of 10 percent. Groundnut products from Brazil and hazelnuts from Turkey have been delisted because of improved compliance.

Reduced checks are proposed for sweet peppers from China for Salmonella at a frequency of 10 percent, palm oil from Ghana for Sudan dyes at a rate of 20 percent and nutmeg from Indonesia for aflatoxin at a frequency of 10 percent.

Several modifications are suggested because of aflatoxins in spice mixes from Pakistan, groundnuts from India, Egypt, Gambia, Senegal, and Ghana, and melon seeds from Iran.

A number of changes are proposed because of pesticide residues in Granadilla and passion fruit from Colombia, bananas from Ecuador, oranges from Egypt, certain spices from India, some peppers from Kenya, and dragon fruit from Vietnam.

Mycotoxin data call
FSA and FSS are also requesting data on the levels of T-2 and HT-2 toxins in food and consumer exposure. T-2 and HT-2 are mycotoxins which mainly affect cereal crops such as oats, wheat, and barley. Presence is heavily weather dependent and can show large annual variability.

The agencies are gathering information on these mycotoxins so the contaminants can be reviewed and consumer exposure assessed. Data is wanted from throughout the cereals supply chain, from field to retail level.

Deadline for submission is Oct. 31, any data submitted will be available to FSA and FSS and could be used in the risk analysis process for these mycotoxins. 

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