FDA recalls enoki mushrooms after Listeria test result: what shoppers should check now
Shoppers should check their refrigerators now for IQ Produce LCC 150g enoki mushrooms with lot UI775. The company has recalled 528 cases after FDA testing found possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
This is a simple grocery-store check with a clear next step: if you bought this product, do not eat it. Discard it or return it to the store or company as directed in the recall notice.
What to look for
The recalled product is IQ Produce LCC 150g enoki mushrooms. The key identifier in the FDA notice is lot UI775. If the package in your fridge matches that lot, treat it as recalled.
The recall covers 528 cases. According to the FDA notice, no illnesses have been reported to date.
Why the recall matters
The recall was issued after FDA testing found possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. That means the mushrooms should not be used in salads, stir-fries, soups, or any other dish. Washing or cooking is not a safe shortcut when a product is under recall for possible contamination.
What to do now
- Check any enoki mushrooms in your refrigerator right away.
- Look for IQ Produce LCC and lot UI775.
- Do not taste the product to test it.
- Do not serve it to children, grandparents, or anyone with a weaker immune system.
- Throw it away or return it according to the recall instructions from the retailer or company.
- Wash hands, fridge shelves, and any container that held the mushrooms.
A quick kitchen reminder
Specialty mushrooms can move quickly from the grocery bag to the fridge drawer, so it helps to keep an eye on recall notices for produce items like this one. If you have other mushrooms or mixed produce packages at home, check labels carefully before cooking.
For the latest consumer updates, keep an eye on FDA recall notices and safety alerts. When a recalled product is in your kitchen, the safest move is the simplest one: stop using it and get it out of the house.
