OTTAWA, ON, Sept. 10, 2024
OTTAWA, ON, Sept. 10, 2024 /CNW/ -
Summary
Product: Imported raw Enoki mushrooms Issue: Various brands of imported raw Enoki mushrooms have been recalled in recent years due to Listeria monocytogenes.What to do: Follow the food safety tips below to keep you and your family safe. Who this is for: General Public / Grand public
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Issue
Health Canada and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) are reminding people in Canada to think about food safety when handling imported raw Enoki mushrooms.
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Enoki mushrooms are long, white, thin-stemmed mushrooms. They are usually cooked, but occasionally served raw in some recipes. They are a common commodity across Asia and their market has expanded into Canada in recent years. The majority of raw Enoki mushrooms available on the Canadian market are imported from Asia.
Since 2020, the CFIA has recalled several brands of imported raw Enoki mushrooms from South Korea and China due to contamination with Listeria monocytogenes (Listeria). The CFIA is continuing to work with importers and food safety authorities from these two countries to manage this food safety risk.
Food contaminated with Listeria may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick. While many people are exposed to Listeria bacteria, only some will become ill with listeriosis. Symptoms of listeriosis can start as early as 3 days after eating contaminated food. Seek medical attention if you experience any combination of the following symptoms: fever, nausea, cramps, diarrhea, vomiting, headache, constipation, or muscle aches. Learn more about the symptoms of listeriosis and what to do if you become ill.
What you should do
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Additional information
Previous recalls or alerts
For a full list of recalls please visit: Find recalls, advisories and safety alerts - Canada.ca
What is being done
The CFIA continues to work with importers and food safety authorities from South Korea and China to manage this food safety risk, while implementing additional risk management actions for industry stakeholders. In March 2023, the CFIA implemented Safe Food for Canadian licence conditions for importers of raw Enoki mushrooms from South Korea and China. The conditions include the requirement to hold and test products for Listeria at the first destination in Canada.
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SOURCE Health Canada (HC)
