Enoki mushrooms sold in multiple states are under an active recall over a potential listeria monocytogenes contamination, according to two notices posted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
The recall covers two brands of enoki mushrooms, which were sold in 150-gram bags and had product samples that tested positive for listeria bacteria. The affected products include IQ Enoki Mushrooms with code “UI775,” as well as HH Fresh Trading Enoki Mushrooms with code “4711498860002.”
The FDA says the HH Fresh Trading Enoki Mushrooms were sold at local wholesalers in Florida and Texas exclusively.
Officials are urging consumers who bought the recalled enoki mushrooms to return them to their place of purchase for a full refund.
What Are the Symptoms of Listeria Poisoning?
Listeria poisoning is a type of food-based illness caused by listeria monocytogenes, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It occurs after eating food contaminated by the bacterium and can be dangerous or life-threatening, especially to older adults, people with weak immune systems, and pregnant women.
According to the CDC, symptoms include:
Fever
Muscle aches
Headache
Stiff neck
Confusion
Loss of balance
Convulsions
Diarrhea
Other gastrointestinal symptoms
Miscarriage, stillbirth, premature delivery, and/or life-threatening infection of newborn infants
Death
People in higher-risk categories who experience flu-like symptoms within two months of consuming contaminated food should seek medical attention, according to the CDC.
