Here’s what you should know:
- Date: December 11
- Announced by: FDA on December 12
- Company: New Age International Inc
- Brand: Daily Veggies
- Product: Daily Veggies Enoki Mushrooms 200g plastic package
- Cause: Potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes
- UPC Code: 8809159458890
Wanna know more? Keep reading!
What happened?
On December 11, New Age International Inc, the company behind Daily Veggies, issued a recall after testing by the Maryland Department of Health Laboratories revealed that samples of their Enoki Mushrooms contained Listeria monocytogenes. The company responded quickly, destroying the remaining stock in their warehouse. The recalled products were distributed nationwide in retail stores.
Brand | Product | Size | UPC code | Issue | Picture |
Daily Veggies | Daily Veggies Enoki Mushrooms | 200g clear plastic package | 8809159458890 | Potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes |  |
What caused the issue?
Listeria Monocytogenes, is an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy persons may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain, and diarrhea, L. Monocytogenes infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women. So far no victims have been confirmed.
Here’s what you should do
If you have purchased this product, take action! Here’s how:
- Check the label:
UPC code: 8809159458890 on the back of the label - Identify the product:
Daily Veggies Enoki Mushrooms 200g plastic package - What you should do:
Those who have purchased 200g packages of Daily Veggies Enoki Mushroom from October to November of 2024 are urged to destroy the products immediately or return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. - Contact info:
Consumers with questions can contact the company at 718-808-1018.
Behind the brand
Daily Veggies LLC is a full-line produce that provides a vast diversity of not only local but also global products. They are a specialty food distributor and pioneers in providing rich oriental vegetables on demand in the Asian market. They offer fresh vegetables fast satisfying their customers’ needs, with personalized service for each and every delivery. Unfortunately, Listeria has been very present on the food market lately. A few weeks ago, on December 2, Baker Farms issued a recall after being notified by the Texas Department of State Health Services that their Curly Mustard tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes. And, just last month on November 1st, the California-based company HH Fresh Trading Corp recalled its 200g x 25 pk Taiwan Enoki Mushrooms due to a potential risk of Listeria monocytogenes.
Ensuring safe eats!
This recall emphasizes the importance of strict safety protocols and hygiene standards in the food industry. The industry needs to stay vigilant to ensure that no contaminated products reach consumers. The right handling, processing, and testing protocols must be followed to prevent such incidents. For consumers, it’s always wise to stay up to date on the latest recalls and take action when necessary. While it’s inconvenient to have to return products, it’s a small price to pay for your health and safety.
“Food safety is the cornerstone of trust in the food industry. When a recall like this occurs, it’s a reminder that every step of the supply chain must prioritize vigilance and quality control to ensure the health and well-being of consumers. While contamination risks can never be fully eliminated, the swift action taken in response to this recall demonstrates the importance of transparency and proactive measures. As an industry, we must remain committed to the highest standards of sourcing and testing to protect our communities and maintain public confidence in the food we consume.” Eran Mizrahi, Source86’ CEO.
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