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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued an update on a nationwide mushroom recall, announcing a Class I classification—the body's highest risk warning—on January 14.
A recall was previously initiated after listeria was found in samples of the product.
Why It Matters
According to the FDA, a Class I recall represents "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."
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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), listeria infection, otherwise known as listeriosis, is the third leading cause of death from foodborne illness in the country.
Young children, senior citizens, and those with weakened immune systems are particularly at risk, according to the agency, which estimates it is responsible for 260 deaths each year.
What To Know
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An update from the body said that classification took place on January 14.
New York-based New Age International Inc recalled its Daily Veggies enoki mushrooms after a contamination was discovered following lab analysis from the State of Maryland Department of Health which found them to be contaminated with listeria.
The products were sold nationwide in 200g (7oz) clear plastic packages with the product code "8809159458890" on the back.
Remaining products were destroyed, according to a New Age International company announcement.
As of Monday, no illnesses had been reported to date in connection with the product, per the FDA.
New Age International declined to comment to Newsweek.
Enoki mushrooms are a type of edible fungus widely used in East Asian cuisines.
They are known for their delicate appearance, long and thin white stems, and small, button-like caps.
While healthy individuals may experience only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain, and diarrhea, listeria infection can lead to miscarriages and stillbirths during pregnancy, per the FDA.
In March 2020, a listeria outbreak led to the deaths of four people was linked to enoki mushrooms contaminated with the bacteria.
More recently, a recall was issued in November over Taiwan enoki mushrooms distributed in West Virginia.
What Happens Next
Customers who bought 200g packages of Daily Veggies Enoki Mushrooms between October and November 2024 should immediately dispose of the product or return it to the purchase location for a full refund, read an announcement.
Consumers with questions can contact the New Age International at 718-808-1018.
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