Enoki mushrooms recalled after testing positive for Listeria monocytogenes
Enoki mushrooms distributed by Hemu Trading are being recalled after the product tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes. 1,056 cases are affected.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class I
Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: FDA Class I recall, which the rubric floors at Severe; no illnesses are reported in the source, so it does not escalate to Critical.
Plain-English summary
Enoki mushrooms in 150 g clear plastic packages, labelled FOOD Korean Food with a black label and blue lettering, product of Korea, UPC 8801234567893, are being recalled. The product is distributed by Hemu Trading Inc. The action covers 1,056 cases of 34 packs each.
The stated reason is that the product tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes. The FDA classified the action as Class I, its most serious classification.
The affected lot code is 215. The product went to five direct account consignees located in California, Florida and Maryland.
Consumers who have the product should not eat it and should return it to the place of purchase or dispose of it. Listeria can cause serious illness in pregnant people, newborns, older adults and people with weakened immune systems; anyone who has eaten the product and develops symptoms should contact a healthcare provider.
The recalled product
- Product
- Black label with blue lettering. FOOD Korean Food, ENOKI MUSHROOM, 150g clear plastic package; Product of Korea, Keep Refrigerated. Distributed by Hemu Trading Inc. UPC: 8801234567893
- Manufacturer
- HEMU TRADING INC
- Category
- Food — Fresh produce
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Lot numbers (1)
- Lot code:215
Distribution
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