Consumers across the region are being urged to check their refrigerators after a nationwide recall of enoki mushrooms due to a potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, a harmful bacterium. The affected mushrooms, sold in 200-gram green plastic packages, may pose serious health risks, especially to vulnerable populations.
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The recall, announced by Hofood99 Inc. of Brooklyn, New York, applies to enoki mushrooms marked with the UPC barcode 6 976532 310051 on the back label. Though no illnesses have been reported so far, exposure to Listeria monocytogenes can lead to severe infections in young children, older adults, and those with weakened immune systems. In pregnant women, the bacteria can cause miscarriages or stillbirths.
The contamination was identified during routine testing conducted by the Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development, which found the bacteria present in samples taken from a retail store in that state. Consumers are advised to either discard the mushrooms or return them to the point of purchase for a full refund.
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Anyone who purchased the product and has questions can contact Hofood99 Inc. at (917) 756-9833 between 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. on weekdays. Shoppers should avoid consuming any of the affected mushrooms to reduce the risk of foodborne illness. Health officials remind consumers to stay informed about recalls involving perishable goods that could pose significant health threats.
Article by multiple contributors, based upon information from a press release issued by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and Hofood99 Inc.
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