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Enoki mushrooms sold in several states are under active recall due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination, according to two notices posted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
According to the notice, two brands of enoki mushrooms, sold in 150-gram bags, are being recalled after product samples tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes. Affected products include IQ Enoki Mushrooms with code “UI775” and HH Fresh Trading Enoki Mushrooms with code “4711498860002.”
According to the FDA, HH Fresh Trading Enoki Mushrooms were only sold through local wholesalers in Florida and Texas.
Authorities are asking consumers who purchased the recalled enoki mushrooms to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.
What are the symptoms of listeria poisoning?
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Listeria poisoning is a type of food-borne illness caused by Listeria monocytogenes. It develops after eating food contaminated with bacteria and can be dangerous or life-threatening, especially for older people, people with weakened immune systems, and pregnant women.
According to the CDC, symptoms include:
- heat
- muscle pain
- headache
- stiff shoulders
- confusion
- loss of balance
- convulsions
- diarrhea
- Other gastrointestinal symptoms
- Miscarriage, stillbirth, premature birth, and/or life-threatening infection of the newborn
- death
The CDC says people in high-risk categories who experience flu-like symptoms within two months of consuming contaminated food should seek medical attention.
Contributors: Mary Walrath-Holdridge and James Powell, america today
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