Enoki mushrooms by Korea Connections recalled over contamination fears
Urgent recall of mushrooms sold in supermarkets for fear they can cause serious illness
- Popular mushrooms recalled
- Customers said not to eat them
A batch of enoki mushrooms imported from South Korea has been recalled due to the risk of contamination.
Korea Connections has recalled its marked 300 gram products with an expiration date of August 17.
The popular mushrooms have been sold at independent and Asian supermarkets across Western Australia.
A batch of enoki mushrooms imported from South Korea has been recalled due to the risk of contamination
The mushrooms are contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes which can cause serious illness.
The packaging does not include instructions on how to cook the mushrooms, as heating products containing the bacteria is known to kill them.
Food Standards Australia New Zealand has warned customers not to eat the mushrooms.
Listeria monocytogenes can cause serious illness in pregnant women, unborn babies, newborns, the elderly and individuals with weakened immune systems.
‘The general population can also become ill from food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
Vulnerable people may experience fever, muscle aches, fatigue, sepsis and meningitis. In pregnant women, listeriosis can also cause miscarriage, premature birth, or stillbirth.
Others may experience headaches, fevers, fatigue, and aches and pains. Less common symptoms include diarrhoea, nausea and abdominal cramps.’
Buyers have been urged to return the product to the store for a refund.