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The FDA reported on another Enoki mushroom recall. Rainfield Marketing Group, Inc. (Vernon, CA) recalled all cases of its 150g packages of Enoki Mushrooms (Product of Korea) because it has the potential to 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 product 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. The contamination was noted after routine testing by the California Department of Public health revealed the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in 150g package of Enoki. The distribution of the product has been suspended. @ https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/rainfield-marketing-group-inc-vernon-ca-recalling-enoki-mushrooms-product-korea-because-it-has

Again the FDA reported enoki contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. This time 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. The product is packaged in black, yellow, and transparent plastic packaging, with the “Concord Farms” logo above “fresh enoki mushrooms.” The weight of the products is 5.3 oz (150g) or 7 oz (200g). The UPC barcode numbers are 049995041049. 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

The FDA reported that California Terra Garden Inc. (Commerce, CA) recalls 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. The Seafood mushroom comes in a clear plastic package with the description “Seafood Mushroom” in English and French and Guan’s logo on the front. At the back, there is UPC code 859267007501. No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this product. The potential for contamination was noted after routine testing by California Health Department revealed the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in one 150g package of Seafood mushroom. The distribution of the product has been suspended. @ https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/california-terra-garden-inc-recalls-seafood-mushroom-because-possible-health-risk

The FDA reported that Tiger Nuts Inc (Newburgh, New York) recalled 200 Kilo’s (440 lbs) of its Tiger Nuts Flour. The product was sold in 1 Kilo Boxes (2.2 lbs) at one retail store in Bend and Corvallis, Oregon, one retail store in Liberty, Missouri, and three online bakers. It has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. No illnesses have been reported to date as of 05/27/2021. Tiger Nuts Inc was notified by their Spanish growers Tiger Nuts S.L. in Valencia, Spain, that a customer in Germany had reported Salmonella content in their Tiger Nuts extra fine flour. @ https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/tiger-nuts-inc-recalls-tiger-nuts-flour-kilos-22-lbs-because-possible-health-risk#:~:text=Tiger%20Nuts%20Inc%20of%20Newburgh,contaminated%20with%20Salmonella%2C%20an%20organism