Harvest NYC Inc. is recalling its 200g packages of Enoki Mushrooms due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination, posing serious health risks, especially for vulnerable populations. Symptoms of infection include fever, headache, nausea, and abdominal pain, with severe risks for pregnant women. The recall, announced on April 16 and published by the FDA on April 18, was initiated after positive bacteria tests from a store in Buffalo, New York. The affected products, packaged in green containers with UPC barcode 6975730520101, were sold between January 11-31, 2025. Consumers are advised to destroy or return the products for a refund. No illnesses have been reported.
Harvest NYC Inc. has initiated a nationwide recall for its 200g packages of Enoki Mushrooms due to the risk of Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Newsweek contacted Harvest NYC Inc. on Sunday for a statement.
Why This Is Important
Contamination with Listeria represents significant health hazards, especially for at-risk groups such as young children, seniors, pregnant individuals, and those with weakened immune systems.
Infections can result in severe symptoms like high fever, intense headaches, stiffness, nausea, abdominal discomfort, and diarrhea. For pregnant women, listeriosis could lead to miscarriages and stillbirths. Even healthy individuals might experience temporary symptoms after exposure to the bacteria.
Key Information
Based in Brooklyn, the company announced the recall on April 16, which the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) published on its website on April 18. The recall followed positive tests for the bacteria in samples taken from a store in Buffalo, New York, as noted by the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Food Laboratory.
The affected products are sold in 200g green plastic containers that bear the UPC barcode 6975730520101 on the back label. These mushrooms are distributed by Hofood99 Inc. of Oakland Gardens, New York, and can be found in retail locations nationwide. The impacted mushrooms were sold between January 11-31, 2025.
Customers who have purchased these products are advised to dispose of them immediately or return them to the store for a full refund.
As of now, no illnesses have been reported in relation to the contaminated products.
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Public Response
U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) statement: “When a company issues a recall, market withdrawal, or safety alert, the FDA shares the company’s announcement as a public service. The FDA does not endorse the product or the company.”
Harvest NYC Inc. statement: “Customers who bought 200g packages of Enoki Mushroom between January 11-31, 2025, are advised to dispose of the products immediately or return them for a full refund. For any questions, consumers can reach the company at (718) 596-0777.”
Next Steps
Consumers should verify any enoki mushrooms in their refrigerators against the recall information to avoid consuming potentially contaminated items.