On 19 August 2025, Gangrongtai brand Enoki Mushrooms were recalled from the Canadian marketplace due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The affected mushrooms, sold in ~200 g packs, were distributed in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario, and may have reached other provinces and territories. Consumers are urged not to consume, sell, serve, or distribute the product.

Recalled Product Details:

• Brand: Gangrongtai (Chinese characters only)
• Product: Enoki Mushroom
• Size: ~200 g
• UPC: 6 972528 450008
• Code: 2025/09/20

Reason for Recall:
Testing revealed possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, a harmful bacterium that can survive and grow at refrigeration temperatures. Unlike many spoilage bacteria, food contaminated with Listeria may appear, smell, and taste normal, making it especially dangerous.

Health Risks:
Infection with Listeria (listeriosis) can lead to:

1. Nausea, vomiting, fever, diarrhea, and muscle aches
2. Severe complications such as meningitis or septicemia in vulnerable individuals
3. In pregnant women, even mild flu-like illness can result in miscarriage, stillbirth, premature birth, or life-threatening infection of the newborn
4. In extreme cases, listeriosis can be fatal

Those most at risk include pregnant women, newborns, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems.

What Consumers Should Do:

• Check if you have the recalled product in your refrigerator
• Do not eat it; instead, dispose of it safely or return it to the place of purchase
• If you suspect you’ve consumed the product and developed symptoms, seek medical attention immediately

Listeria contamination in enoki mushrooms has been a recurring food safety concern worldwide, emphasizing the need for strict hygiene and monitoring in fresh produce supply chains.

Source:https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/gangrongtai-brand-enoki-mushroom-recalled-due-listeria-monocytogenes