Utopia Foods Enoki Mushrooms: Reason, Affected Bar Code, Refund, and All You Need to Know

Utopia Foods Inc. is recalling all lots of Qilu Enterprise Enoki Mushrooms as they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria Monocytogenes. If consumed, the affected mushrooms could cause people to experience severe to life-threatening sickness and infections.

The voluntary recall that was issued on October 23, 2023, comes following the results of a routine sampling test. The test that was conducted under the supervision of the State of West Virginia found that the concerned mushrooms were positive for Listeria Monocytogenes contamination. As of now, the recalled mushrooms have not caused any illness or infections.

The recalled Enoki Mushrooms from Utopia Foods may be affected by Listeria contaminants (Image via Frankenstoen / Flickr Wikipedia)

Food contaminated with Listeria Monocytogenes could lead to a listeriosis infection. The infection could severely affect people with low immunity, including frail people, children, pregnant women, and those who may have undergone major surgeries or treatments. A Listeriosis infection often causes people to experience symptoms like fever, nausea, stiffness in the body, severe headache, diarrhea, muscle pain, loss of balance, and abdominal pain.

Cases of Listeriosis in pregnant women are also known to result in stillbirths and miscarriages. As such, consumers who may have purchased them should strictly refrain from consuming them either cooked or raw. Those experiencing any of the aforementioned symptoms after consuming the recalled mushrooms should visit a doctor.

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All you need to know about the Utopia Foods Enoki Mushroom Recall

Almost all lots of Enoki Mushrooms from Utopia Foods Inc. are part of a nationwide recall issued this week. Feared to be affected with Listeria Monocytogenes contaminants, the affected mushrooms could cause severe to major infections and illnesses in people of all ages.

Packed in see-through plastic bags of 200 grams each, the recalled Enoki Mushrooms were sold under the Qilu Enterprise branding. Featuring the barcode 8928918610109, the affected packages were sent to stores between August 8, 2023, and October 10, 2023.

The recalled bags of Enoki Mushroom from Utopia Foods Inc. should be disposed of or returned to the retailer (Image via Food and Drug Administration)

Distributed to all major produce retailers in and around the United States, the affected Enoki Mushrooms could have been available for purchase in the regions of New York (NY), New Jersey (NJ), Maryland (MD), Pennsylvania (PA), and Maine (MA). It is to be noted that the recall applies to all of the Qilu Enterprise-branded Enoki Mushroom products with expiration dates of up to 10/26/2023.

Consumers who may have purchased the affected 200-gram packs of Qilu Enterprise Enoki Mushroom products are strictly advised not to consume them. The affected products should either be disposed of or returned to the concerned retailers for a full reimbursement. Individuals with questions related to the recall can get in touch with the establishment, Utopia Foods Inc., at 718-389-8898.