The Food and Drug Administration of the United States (FDA) has published a national opinion and classified a recent reminder of fungi as class I, the highest level of the agency’s risk designation due to the potential contamination of Listeria Monocytogenes.
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Why it matters
The class status which I remember indicates that the product has a risk of provoking serious consequences in terms of health or death if it is consumed. Listeria Monocytogenes can lead to serious and sometimes fatal infections, especially during pregnancy, and for newborns, elderly adults and people with weakened immune systems.
Although no illness has been reported, the risk to public health is significant, which prompted FDA warnings.
This incident highlights continuous concerns concerning food security, in particular in the distribution and manipulation of perishable products.
What to know
As indicated by NowsweekThe recall initiated by the company affects Enoki mushrooms distributed by Hofood99 Inc, located at 21903 56TH avenue Oakland Gardens, New York, 11364.
The affected fungi were sold in green plastic bags of 200 grams and marked with UPC 6 976532 310051 on the rear label; A photo of the Enoki mushrooms is described in green at the front of the packaging.
The recall number is H-0261-2025.
The 90 boxes of affected product were sent to retailers nationally and positively tested for Listeria during the routine sampling carried out by the Michigan Ministry of Agriculture.
Consumers are advised not to eat the product and throw it back or return it to the store where it was purchased for a full refund.
Symptoms of Listeria infection may include high fever, muscle pain, nausea, diarrhea and in serious cases, complications such as meningitis or miscarriage.
Consumers are advised to clean and disinfect refrigerators and all surfaces that can be made in contact with recalled mushrooms, as bacteria can survive and spread in cold environments.
What people say
The FDA in the original alert in part: “Contamination was discovered after samples were taken from a Michigan store and a later analysis by the Michigan Division Department of Agriculture & Rural Development (MDARD) revealed the presence of Listeria Monocytogenes.”
The FDA, as indicated on its website: “A reminder is a method of suppression or correction of products which violated the laws administered by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The recall is a voluntary action which takes place because manufacturers and distributors carry out their responsibility to protect public health and the well-being of products which have a risk of injury or raw disappointment or are otherwise defective.
What happens next
Consumers with questions can contact Hofood99 Inc. at (917) 756-9833 during opening hours from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Monday to Friday. Other updates are available on the FDA website.
Additional information on reminders can be found via FDA reminders, market withdrawals and security alerts.
