COMPANY ANNOUNCEMENT
IQ Produce LCC. Recalls Enoki Mushrooms Because of Possible Health Risk
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- Food & Beverages
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Recall Reason DescriptionProduct found positive for Listeria monocytogenes
- Company Name:
- IQ Produce LCC
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Brand Name(s)IQ Produce LCC
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Product DescriptionEnoki Mushrooms 150g package
Company Announcement
IQ PRODUCE of VERNON, CA is recalling 528 CASES/ MUSHROOM ENOKI 150g, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.
The mushrooms were distributed through retail stores. The package has green label and label as IQ Produce Enoki Mushroom 150g Lot# UI775.
No illnesses have been reported to date.
The recall was a result of a product sample taken by the FDA that was found to be positive for Listeria monocytogenes.
This recall is being made with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Consumers who have purchased Brand IQ produce are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-323-889-9301.
Information on what consumers should do with the product and where they can get additional information (e.g., "consumers who have purchased Brand IQ produce are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-323-889-9301.)
Company Contact Information
- Consumers:
- 1-323-889-9301
