Green Day Produce Enoki Mushrooms Recalled for Listeria
Nov. 17, 2022 – Green Day Produce, Inc. of Vernon, California, is recalling 200g/ 7.05oz packages of Enoki Mushrooms, which were distributed to retailers nationwide from September 2022 – October 2022, because they may be contaminated with Listeria bacteria.
The problem was discovered after a retail sample was analyzed by the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) which found the presence of Listeria in 200g/7.05 oz. packages of Enoki mushroom distributed by Green Day Produce.
If you purchased any Enoki Mushrooms that are affected by this recall, you should not eat them, and either discard them immediately or return them to the point of purchase for a full refund.
Anyone concerned about a potential listeria infection from recalled Enoki Mushrooms should contact their healthcare provider or dial 9-1-1.
What’s the Problem?
The 4 deaths and 30 hospitalizations were linked to enoki mushrooms from Sung Hong Foods, according to an FDA Recall Notice. Fatalities occurred in California, Hawaii and New Jersey; 6 cases involved pregnant women, 2 of whom miscarried.
The recalled mushrooms feature the UPC 7 426852 625810, and were packaged in white cardboard boxes (7.05 oz/200g), FDA said. Affected products were labeled with the following brand names: Asian Supermarket, J&L Supermarket, Jusgo Supermarket, ZTao Market, New Sang Supermarket, Galleria Market. The mushrooms were distributed in California, Texas, Oregon, Washington, Illinois, and Florida.
On April 7, 2020, Commerce, California-based H&C Food Inc. issued a recall for its enoki mushrooms, which were distributed to New York, Maryland and Virginia through Great Wall Supermarkets from February 15, 2020, to March 5, 2020. The recalled mushrooms were sold in clear plastic packaging with a green label, UPC#831211204181, 25 packs/ net weight 5 kg per carton. The company name, “H&C Food Inc.,” is printed on the back of the packaging.
Guan’s Mushroom Co., also based in Commerce, CA., recalled all cases of its 200g/7.05 ounce packages of Enoki Mushroom (Product of Korea) on 3/23/20. Affected mushrooms were sold in a clear plastic package with the description “Enoki Mushroom” in English, Korean and French, and Guan’s logo in the front. The UPC 859267007013 and package code 14-1 are on the back of the packaging.
Guan’s Enoki Mushrooms Recalled for Listeria Contamination
Commerce, California-based Guan’s Mushroom Co. is recalling all cases of its 200g/7.05-ounce packages of Enoki Mushroom which may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The recalled products were distributed to retail stores nationwide from California, New York and Pennsylvania through produce distributors or wholesalers. The recall was initiated after routine testing by the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development revealed the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in a 200g package of Enoki.
Do I Have an Enoki Mushrooms Class Action Lawsuit?
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If you or a loved one developed symptoms of food poisoning after eating enoki mushrooms, you should contact our law firm immediately. You may be entitled to a settlement by filing a suit and we can help.