Enoki Mushrooms Recalled: Possible Listeria monocytogenes

Updated February 5, 2009 with retail recall information

Original article posted February 2, 2009

Phillips Mushroom Farms (Kennett Square, PA) has recalled enoki mushrooms that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The mushrooms were packaged under various brand names and distributed through retail and food service channels in the United States and Canada.

The following items, which were available for sale between 01/13/09 and 01/30/09, have been recalled:

• PMF (3.5 oz green bag): UPC 33383 67540
  
• Phillips Enoki (3.5 oz blue bag): UPC 33383 67540
  
• Phillips Enoki (1 lb. bulk bag): Food Service Distribution only
  
• Mr. Mushroom (4 oz Red & Green bags): UPC 33383 67543
  
• Phillips Enoki (3.5 oz overwrapped pkg): UPC 33383 67541
  
• Organic Phillips Enoki (3.5 oz overwrapped pkg): UPC 21706 67363
  
• Publix Enoki (3.5 oz overwrapped pkg): UPC 41415 03186
  
• Giorgio Enoki (3.5 oz overwrapped pkg): UPC 33383 67451
  
• Moonlight Mushroom Enoki (3.5 oz overwrapped pkg): UPC 33383 67540
  
• Pennsylvania Dutchman Enoki (3.5 oz overwrapped pkg): UPC 33383 67451
  
• Fresh Obsession (3.5 oz overwrapped pkg): UPC 69200 00916
  
• Country Fresh Enoki (3.5 oz overwrapped pkg): UPC 33383 67541
  
• Monterey Gourmet Enoki (3.5 oz overwrapped pkg): UPC 37102 67820
  
• Elite Enoki (3.5 oz overwrapped pkg): UPC 34635 41866
  

Phillips took this action after receiving a positive Listeria monocytogenes test result on a single sample during routine product testing. The company has ceased distribution of the product and is investigating the source of the contamination.

Listeria monocytogenes may cause life-threatening illness in susceptible individuals, including the elderly, very young children, people with weakened immune systems, and pregnant women. While no illnesses have been reported, consumers who purchased any of the recalled products are advised to return them to the place of purchase for a refund. Anyone with questions can contact Phillips Mushroom Farms directly at 1-800-722-8818.

The following retail supermarket chains have posted Enoki Mushroom recall notices:

• Big Y World Class Market: 
  
• Food City: Monterey Enoki Mushrooms
• Price Chopper: Item code 9141583; 3.5 oz overwrapped package; UPC #33383-67540
  
• Wegmans: Phillips Gourmet Enoki Fresh Mushrooms, 3.5 oz.; UPC #33383-67540, 33383-67541, 52852-11802 or 78901-36238
  
• Whole Foods Market:
  

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency reports that the following Enoki Mushrooms were distributed in Canada:

• Fresh Obsessions brand Enoki Mushrooms (99g packages): UPC #0 69200-00916 9; sold in Metro stores in the province of Ontario