Final report of the investigation of Listeria monocytogenes in Enoki mushrooms (March 2020)

As of June 9, 2020, the CDC declared that the outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes linked to Enoki mushrooms from Green Co, LTD. of the Republic of Korea, is over. The recalled Enoki mushrooms from Sun Hong Foods, Inc., Guan’s Mushroom Co., and H&C Food, Inc. are past their shelf-life and should no longer be available. This outbreak included 36 illnesses with 31 hospitalizations and four deaths. States with Cases: AZ (2), CA (9), FL (2), HI (3), IN (1), KY (1), MA (2), MD (2), MI (1), MO (1), NC (1), NJ (1), NY (4), RI (1), TN (1), VA (3), WA (1)Product Distribution*: CA, FL, IL, NY, MD, OR, PA, TX, VA, and WA. Sun Hong Foods Inc. sold its mushrooms to J&L Supermarket, Jusgo Supermarket, ZTao Market, New Sang Supermarket, Galleria Market, Distributors in CA, FL, IL, OR, TX, and, WA. Guan’s Mushroom Co. Sold to Distributors and Wholesalers in CA, NY, PA. H&C Foods Inc. sold its products to Great Wall Supermarket in NY, MD, and VA. @ https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/outbreak-investigation-listeria-monocytogenes-enoki-mushrooms-march-2020?utm_campaign=Outbreak_Listeria_Monocytogenes_Mushrooms_06%2F09%2F2020&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Eloqua