LLK Trading Inc. of Linden, NJ, is recalling its 200-gram packages of enoki mushrooms, labeled as “Needle Mushrooms,” because they are contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. 

The recalled “Needle Mushrooms” were distributed to Bally Produce Corp. located at 4900 Maspeth Ave, Maspeth, NY, and were sold to Datang Supermarket Inc.

The product comes in a 200-gram, clear plastic packaging on the top and non-transparent blue on the bottom.

No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.

The potential for contamination was noted after routine testing by the FDA revealed the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in the package they sampled. 

Vending of the product has been suspended while FDA and the company continues their investigation as to the source of the contamination.

Consumers who have purchased the 200 gram packages of “Needle Mushrooms” are urged not to consume the products and to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 908-290-3061.

about Listeria infections
Food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes may not look or smell spoiled but can still cause serious and sometimes life-threatening infections. Anyone who has eaten any of the recalled product and developed symptoms of Listeria infection should seek medical treatment and tell their doctors about the possible Listeria exposure.

Also, anyone who has eaten any of the recalled products should monitor themselves for symptoms during the coming weeks because it can take up to 70 days after exposure to Listeria for symptoms of listeriosis to develop. 

Symptoms of Listeria infection can include vomiting, nausea, persistent fever, muscle aches, severe headache, and neck stiffness. Specific laboratory tests are required to diagnose Listeria infections, which can mimic other illnesses. 

Pregnant women, the elderly, young children, and people such as cancer patients who have weakened immune systems are particularly at risk of serious illnesses, life-threatening infections, other complications and death. Although infected pregnant women may experience only mild, flu-like symptoms, their infections can lead to premature delivery, infection of the newborn, or even stillbirth.