Lian Teng Produce Inc. is recalling its Meta brand enoki mushrooms from the market due to possible Listeria contamination.
The recall was triggered by testing results from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA).
According to the CFIA, the recalled products were distributed in Ontario, but may have been distributed in other Canadian provinces and territories.
Recall affected products:
At the time of posting of this recall, there have been no reports of illnesses associated with consuming this product.
Recalled products must not be consumed, used, sold, offered, or distributed.
Listeria infection
Food contaminated with Listeria may not look or smell bad, but it can cause serious, sometimes life-threatening, infections. People who have eaten recalled foods should: Anyone who has consumed the product and develops symptoms of Listeria infection should seek medical attention and tell their doctor that they may have been exposed to Listeria bacteria.
Additionally, anyone who has eaten the recalled products should be on the lookout for symptoms in the coming weeks, as it can take up to 70 days after exposure to Listeria bacteria for symptoms of listeriosis to appear.
Symptoms of Listeria infection include vomiting, nausea, persistent fever, muscle aches, severe headache, and stiff neck. Listeria infections can resemble other illnesses and require special laboratory tests to diagnose.
Pregnant women, the elderly, young children, and people with weakened immune systems, such as cancer patients, are at particular risk for severe illness, life-threatening infections, and other complications and death. Although infected pregnant women may only experience mild flu-like symptoms, the infection can lead to premature birth, infection of the newborn, and even stillbirth.
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