Urgent recall over severe illness fears - check your kitchen!
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We have an urgent food safety concern to inform you of, which affects the humble mushroom – a staple ingredient in many of our favourite recipes.
If you've purchased enoki mushrooms lately, you’ll need to check your pantry or fridge and read on.
A batch of enoki mushrooms imported from South Korea has been recalled due to a contamination issue that could lead to severe illness. It was discovered that these vegetables contain a dangerous bacterium.
Korea Connections, the company behind the tainted batch, has issued the recall for their 300-gram size enoki mushroom product marked best before August 17.
These potentially dangerous mushrooms have been sold at independent and Asian grocery stores throughout Western Australia.
These specific enoki mushrooms are contaminated with a harmful bacterium called Listeria monocytogenes, which can cause serious illness or death.
The packaging of the product also does not contain instructions to cook the mushrooms prior to eating them. Typically, cooking products contaminated with this bacterium should kill it off, making it safe for consumption.
Food Standards Australia New Zealand has issued a warning about Listeria monocytogenes, stating: ‘Listeria monocytogenes may cause severe illness in pregnant women, unborn babies, neonates, the elderly, and individuals who are immunocompromised.’
‘The general population can also become ill from consuming food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes,’ the notice continued.
Vulnerable individuals might experience symptoms such as fever, muscle aches, tiredness, sepsis, and meningitis.
‘Others may experience headache, tiredness, aches, and pains, with less common symptoms including diarrhoea, nausea, and abdominal cramps,’ the recall notice warned.
In some cases, listeria infections can lead to life-threatening complications, such as blood infection and inflammation of the membranes and fluids surrounding the brain.
Consumers are advised not to eat the product.
‘Any consumers concerned about their health should seek medical advice and should return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund,’ FSANZ said.
Listeria monocytogenes can cause Listeriosis, a foodborne bacterial illness. The infection causes symptoms to either appear after the first few days of eating contaminated food, or it could also take 30 days or more. If the infection spreads to your nervous system, the signs and symptoms that could appear are:
If you experience any of the symptoms mentioned above or have any concerns about your health, we recommend seeking medical advice immediately.
Make sure that you’re aware of any instructions for cooking or temperature warnings to ensure your food is safe to consume! For further information, contact: Korea Connections (WA) at 0433 888 639.
If you've purchased enoki mushrooms lately, you’ll need to check your pantry or fridge and read on.
A batch of enoki mushrooms imported from South Korea has been recalled due to a contamination issue that could lead to severe illness. It was discovered that these vegetables contain a dangerous bacterium.
Korea Connections, the company behind the tainted batch, has issued the recall for their 300-gram size enoki mushroom product marked best before August 17.
These potentially dangerous mushrooms have been sold at independent and Asian grocery stores throughout Western Australia.
FSANZ announced an urgent recall of imported enoki mushrooms. Credit: Markus Winkler/Pexels
These specific enoki mushrooms are contaminated with a harmful bacterium called Listeria monocytogenes, which can cause serious illness or death.
The packaging of the product also does not contain instructions to cook the mushrooms prior to eating them. Typically, cooking products contaminated with this bacterium should kill it off, making it safe for consumption.
Food Standards Australia New Zealand has issued a warning about Listeria monocytogenes, stating: ‘Listeria monocytogenes may cause severe illness in pregnant women, unborn babies, neonates, the elderly, and individuals who are immunocompromised.’
‘The general population can also become ill from consuming food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes,’ the notice continued.
The mushrooms are said to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Credit: FSANZ
Vulnerable individuals might experience symptoms such as fever, muscle aches, tiredness, sepsis, and meningitis.
‘Others may experience headache, tiredness, aches, and pains, with less common symptoms including diarrhoea, nausea, and abdominal cramps,’ the recall notice warned.
In some cases, listeria infections can lead to life-threatening complications, such as blood infection and inflammation of the membranes and fluids surrounding the brain.
Consumers are advised not to eat the product.
‘Any consumers concerned about their health should seek medical advice and should return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund,’ FSANZ said.
Remember these tips. Image credit: The Seniors Discount Club
Listeria monocytogenes can cause Listeriosis, a foodborne bacterial illness. The infection causes symptoms to either appear after the first few days of eating contaminated food, or it could also take 30 days or more. If the infection spreads to your nervous system, the signs and symptoms that could appear are:
- Stiff neck
- Confusion or changes in alertness
- Loss of balance
- Convulsions
If you experience any of the symptoms mentioned above or have any concerns about your health, we recommend seeking medical advice immediately.
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