New Age International Recalls ‘Enoki Mushrooms’ Due to Potential Health Risk
December 17, 2024 | 1 min to read
New Age International Inc of Brooklyn, NY, is recalling its 200g packages of Daily Veggies Enoki Mushroom due to potential contamination with Listeria Monocytogenes, which can lead to serious infections in vulnerable populations. The affected product, marked with UPC code 8809159458890, was distributed nationwide, but no illnesses have been reported. Contamination was identified through testing in Baltimore. Consumers should dispose of or return the mushrooms for a refund and can contact the company with inquiries.
Company Announcement
New Age International Inc of Brooklyn, NY 11206 is recalling its 200g packaged of Daily Veggies Enoki Mushroom, Product to Korea because they maybe contaminated with Listeria Monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy persons may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain, and diarrhea, L. Monocytogenes infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.
The recalled Enoki Mushrooms were distributed nationwide in retail stores. The product comes in a 200g, clear plastic package marked with UPC code 8809159458890 on the back label.
No Illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.
The contamination was discovered after samples were collected from a store in Baltimore, Maryland and subsequent analysis by State of Maryland Department of Health Laboratories Administration revealed the presence of Listeria Monocytogenes in some 200g packages of Daily Veggies Enoki Mushroom form Korea. Remaining products in the warehouse had been destroyed.
Consumers who have purchased 200g packages of Daily Veggies Enoki Mushroom from October to November of 2024 are urged to destroy the products immediately or return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 718-808-1018.