FDA Recalls Enoki Mushrooms Over Possible Listeria Risk
FDA says IQ Produce LLC has recalled enoki mushrooms because of a possible Listeria risk. If you bought enoki mushrooms recently, check your refrigerator drawers, produce bins, and any opened bags or containers right away.
Do not taste the mushrooms to see if they are still good. If you find the recalled product, throw it away and clean and sanitize anything it touched, including shelves, drawers, containers, utensils, and countertops.
What to look for
The recalled product is IQ Produce LLC enoki mushrooms. Review the FDA notice for the exact package details, lot information, and any distribution information listed there. If the mushrooms are in your fridge and match the recall notice, they should not be eaten.
Why this recall matters
Enoki mushrooms are a refrigerated produce item that can move quickly through a family kitchen. They may end up in stir-fries, soups, noodle bowls, or hot pots, so it is worth checking recent grocery purchases and any ingredients stored in the refrigerator.
Listeria is a concern because contaminated food can make people sick, and some groups are more vulnerable than others. That includes older adults, pregnant people, newborns, and people with weakened immune systems. If someone in those groups may have eaten the recalled mushrooms and feels unwell, contact a healthcare professional for advice.
What to do now
Start with the fridge, then move to any produce bags or storage containers where the mushrooms may have been transferred. If the recalled product was mixed with other foods, throw out the food that may have touched it or clean it carefully if the official guidance says it can be safely handled.
After discarding the mushrooms, wash your hands and sanitize the area. Pay special attention to drawers, shelf liners, refrigerator bins, and any box or bag used to store them. That simple cleanup step helps reduce the chance of cross-contamination in the kitchen.
Bottom line
The FDA recall is limited to IQ Produce LLC enoki mushrooms, and the key next step is a quick refrigerator check. If you find them, discard them, clean the surfaces they touched, and keep them out of family meals.
