Why are so many brands of enoki mushrooms are being recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes

On May 28, the FDA reported the recall of enoki mushrooms due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes by five companies. All recalls were initiated after the California department of health found Listeria monocytogenes in a product. The companies are listed below:

Marquis Worldwide Specialty Inc (City of Industry, CA) recalled all of the Organic Enoki Mushroom 200g, because it can be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Organic Enoki mushroom 200g was distributed nationwide from California, and it reached consumers through retail stores and other produce wholesalers. No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem. (https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/marquis-worldwide-specialty-inc-recalls-organic-enoki-mushroom-200g-because-possible-health-risk?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery) 

California Terra Garden Inc. (Commerce, CA) recalled all cases of its 150g/5.3-ounce packages of Seafood Mushroom (Product of China) because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The recalled products were distributed from California through produce distributors or wholesalers to retail stores nationwide. No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem. https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/california-terra-garden-inc-recalls-seafood-mushroom-because-possible-health-risk?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery 

 

CONCORD FARMS (Vernon, CA) recalled enoki mushrooms grown in Korea because it can be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Product was distributed from California to retail stores through produce distributors. No infections have been reported or confirmed. https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/concord-farms-recalls-enoki-mushrooms-due-possible-health-risk?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

Rainfield Marketing Group, Inc. (Vernon, CA) recalled all cases of its 150g packages of Enoki Mushrooms (Product of Korea) because they can be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The recalled products were distributed to CA, MD, and TX through produce distributors or wholesalers to retail stores nationwide. The Enoki comes in a 150g, clear plastic and orange packaging with the description “Enoki Mushroom” in English and labeled “Product of Korea” along with “Must be cooked enough for a minimum of 3-10 minutes at 70°C, DO NOT CONSUME RAW”. No illnesses have been reported to date. https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/rainfield-marketing-group-inc- vernon-ca-recalling-enoki-mushrooms-product-korea-because-it-has?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery   

Sun Hong, Inc (1105 W Olympic Blvd, Montebello, CA) recalled all Cases of Seafood Mushroom (Product of China) Net Wt 5.3 oz./150g because it can potentially be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Product was distributed (CA, TX, WA, IL, FL). Sun Hong Foods became aware of this issue after notification by the CDPH that samples of the product tested by the State of California were positive for Listeria monocytogenes. No illnesses have been reported to date. https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/sun-hong-foods-inc-recalls-seafood-mushroom-because-possible-health-risk?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery (Sun Hong green seafood mushroom)

 

Summary On May 28, the FDA reported the recall of enoki mushrooms due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes by five companies. All recalls were initiated after the California department of health found Listeria monocytogenes in a product. The recalling companies are Marquis Worldwide Specialty Inc (City of Industry, CA), California Terra Garden Inc. (Commerce, CA), CONCORD FARMS (Vernon, CA), Rainfield Marketing Group, Inc. (Vernon, CA), and Sun Hong, Inc (1105 W Olympic Blvd, Montebello, CA).  The question remains why so many recall of a similar product in one state? Did other states fail to test similar products? 

 

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