IQ Produce of Vernon, CA, is recalling 528 CASES of enoki mushrooms in 150-gram packages because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
The mushrooms were distributed through retail stores. The package has green label and label as IQ Produce Enoki Mushroom with Lot# UI775.
No illnesses have been reported to date in relation to the recalled mushrooms.
The recall was a result of a product sample taken by the Food and Drug Administration that was found to be positive for Listeria monocytogenes.
About Listeria infections
Food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes may not look, smell or taste spoiled but can still cause serious and sometimes life-threatening infections. Anyone who has eaten any recalled mushrooms and developed symptoms of Listeria infection should seek medical treatment and tell their doctors about the possible Listeria exposure.
Also, anyone who has eaten any of the recalled products should monitor themselves for symptoms during the coming weeks because it can take up to 70 days after exposure to Listeria for symptoms of listeriosis to develop.
Symptoms of Listeria infection can include vomiting, nausea, persistent fever, muscle aches, severe headache, and neck stiffness. Specific laboratory tests are required to diagnose Listeria infections, which can mimic other illnesses.
Pregnant women, the elderly, young children, and people such as cancer patients who have weakened immune systems are particularly at risk of serious illnesses, life-threatening infections, other complications and death. Although infected pregnant women may experience only mild, flu-like symptoms, their infections can lead to premature delivery, infection of the newborn, or even stillbirth.