Canadian officials recall enoki mushrooms
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has published a reminder for ENOKI mushrooms after its product tests showed contamination by Listeria Monocytogenes.
Mushrooms are a gangrongtai brand, but the name is only provided in Chinese characters on the packaging, according to the Canadian agency.
Based on the publication of the recall notice, no confirmed illness was reported in the context of the consumption of the recalled fungi.
The mushrooms recalled were distributed in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario and maybe other provinces.
Consumers can determine if they have the mushrooms recalled by seeking the UPC number 6 972528 450008 and the expiration date of 2025/09/20 printed on the transparent plastic area of the packaging.
On Listeria infections
Foods contaminated by Listeria Monocytogenes may not seem, feel or spoil the taste but can always cause serious and sometimes fatal infections. Anyone who has eaten one of the mugoussons recalled and has developed symptoms of Listeria infection should request medical treatment and speak to their doctors of the possible exposure to Listeria.
In addition, anyone who ate one of the recalled products should be monitored for symptoms in the coming weeks, as it can take up to 70 days after exposure to Listeria for listeriosis symptoms.
Symptoms of Listeria infection may include vomiting, nausea, persistent fever, muscle pain, severe headache and stiff neck. Specific laboratory tests are necessary to diagnose Listeria infections, which can imitate other diseases.
Pregnant women, the elderly, young children and people such as cancer patients who weaken immune systems are particularly at risk of serious illnesses, fatal infections, other complications and death. Although infected pregnant women can only feel light and pseudo-grapple symptoms, their infections can lead to premature delivery, newborns or even mortinity infection.
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