The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a Class I recall, its most severe warning, for enoki mushrooms due to potential Listeria contamination.
The recall affects enoki mushrooms produced by Hofood99 Inc., distributed from New York, and sold in 200-gram green plastic bags with a specific UPC.
Consumers are advised not to eat the affected mushrooms and to return them for a refund; Listeria infections can cause severe symptoms and even be life-threatening.
The recall raises concerns as the FDA faces significant cuts in staff numbers across crucial areas such as drug review, medical device regulation, and food safety.