Enoki mushrooms recalled because of Listeria contamination
Mushmoshi brand enoki mushrooms are being recalled in Canada due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
The contamination was discovered during testing by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. The agency reports that the mushrooms involved were distributed in British Columbia and possibly other provinces and territories.
At the time the recall was issued on February 2, no cases of illness related to the mushrooms had been reported.
The recalled mushrooms are sold in 200 gram plastic packages with the UPC number 6 931787 400001 and the code 03/08/2026.
About Listeria Infections
Foods contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes may not look, smell, or taste altered, but can still cause serious or even fatal infections. Anyone who has eaten any of the recalled mushrooms and developed symptoms of Listeria infection should seek medical attention and inform their doctor of possible Listeria exposure.
Additionally, anyone who has consumed any of the recalled products should self-monitor for symptoms over the coming weeks, as it can take up to 70 days after exposure to Listeria for symptoms of listeriosis to develop.
Symptoms of Listeria infection may include vomiting, nausea, persistent fever, muscle pain, severe headache, and neck stiffness. Specific laboratory tests are needed to diagnose Listeria infections, which can mimic other illnesses.
Pregnant women, the elderly, young children, and people such as cancer patients with weakened immune systems are at particular risk of serious illness, life-threatening infections, other complications, and death. Even if infected pregnant women experience only mild flu-like symptoms, their infections can lead to premature delivery, infection of the newborn, or even stillbirth.
