HH Fresh Trading recalls TW Enoki Mushrooms over confirmed Listeria monocytogenes contamination

LOS ANGELES, CA (May 14, 2026) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a voluntary recall issued by HH Fresh Trading of Los Angeles, California, covering 120 cases of TW brand Enoki Mushrooms in 150g plastic bags due to confirmed Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Unlike many recalls covered by Source86, this is not a precautionary action. Florida Health Department laboratory testing confirmed a positive Listeria result in the affected product. The product was distributed to Texas and Florida via local wholesalers. Listeria monocytogenes can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections, particularly in pregnant women, young children, elderly adults, and individuals with weakened immune systems. No illnesses have been reported to date.

HH Fresh Trading recall: Quick summary

HH Fresh Trading announced a voluntary recall on May 13, 2026, covering 120 cases of TW Enoki Mushrooms in 150g plastic bags after the Florida Health Department lab-tested the product and confirmed a positive Listeria monocytogenes result. The affected batch was originally sold to a wholesaler in Texas on February 23, 2026, and was subsequently redistributed to Florida. The FDA notified HH Fresh Trading of the positive test result on May 11, 2026. Consumers who purchased TW brand Enoki Mushrooms in a 150g plastic bag with barcode 4711498860002 should not consume the product and should return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.

What happened?

The FDA said HH Fresh Trading initiated the voluntary recall on May 13, 2026, after the FDA notified the company of a confirmed positive Listeria monocytogenes test result in its enoki mushroom product.

The timeline of events is important. HH Fresh Trading distributed the affected batch to a local wholesaler in Texas on February 23, 2026. That batch was later redistributed to Florida. The Florida Health Department collected a sample and tested it on April 20, 2026. Results came back on April 28, 2026, confirming the presence of Listeria monocytogenes. The FDA notified HH Fresh Trading of those results on May 11, 2026. The company issued the formal recall two days later on May 13, 2026.

From the date of initial distribution to the date of public recall announcement, nearly three months elapsed. While product shelf life for fresh enoki mushrooms is typically short, the gap between the confirmed positive test result on April 28 and the public recall announcement on May 13 represents a two-week window after Listeria contamination was confirmed before consumers were formally notified.

No illnesses have been reported to date. Consumers are urged to check whether they have the recalled product and to return it immediately.

Affected products

Brand	Product	Size	Barcode	Distribution dates	Issue	States
TW (HH Fresh Trading)	Enoki Mushrooms	150g plastic bag	4711498860002	February 23, 2026 (Texas); subsequently Florida	Confirmed Listeria monocytogenes	Texas and Florida

What caused the issue?

A confirmed Listeria positive, not a precaution

Most recalls Source86 covers are precautionary. A supplier’s ingredient tests positive, or a contamination risk is identified during an audit, and the manufacturer pulls product before any confirmed contamination is found in the finished product. This recall is different. Florida Health Department lab testing confirmed the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in the actual finished product. The recall is a response to a confirmed pathogen finding, not a risk assessment.

That distinction matters for consumers. The product that reached Texas and Florida wholesalers in February 2026 contained a confirmed human pathogen.

Why enoki mushrooms are a documented high-risk product

The HH Fresh Trading recall does not occur in a vacuum. Enoki mushrooms have been associated with Listeria contamination in the United States since at least 2016, when federal and international agencies began investigating what became the first known Listeria outbreak linked to this product category. That outbreak spanned from 2016 to 2020, involved 48 ill people across the United States, Canada, Australia, and France, and was ultimately traced to a single manufacturer in the Republic of Korea.

A second outbreak investigation ran from late 2022 into early 2023, involving six confirmed illnesses across California, Michigan, New Jersey, and Nevada, all of which required hospitalization. Multiple import samples of enoki mushrooms tested positive for Listeria during that investigation, including products from multiple brands. More than 20 recalls of enoki mushrooms due to potential Listeria contamination were conducted in the years since 2020.

The FDA has placed enoki mushrooms from China under a country-wide import alert (Import Alert 25-21) as a result of repeated contamination findings. The CDC advises pregnant women, adults 65 and older, and people with weakened immune systems not to eat raw enoki mushrooms at all, and recommends that all consumers cook enoki mushrooms thoroughly before eating them, regardless of recall status.

Why the supply chain route matters

HH Fresh Trading distributed the recalled product to a Texas wholesaler, who subsequently redistributed it to Florida. That two-step wholesale distribution chain means the product changed hands before it reached the Florida Health Department sampler who identified the contamination. By the time the Listeria test came back positive on April 28, 2026, the product had been in the market for over two months.

The distribution route also raises traceability questions. The recall notice identifies Texas and Florida as the affected states. However, when a product moves from an importer in Los Angeles to a Texas wholesaler and then to a Florida distributor, the full downstream reach of that distribution chain may not be fully captured in a single recall notice. Consumers in Texas or Florida who purchased enoki mushrooms at Asian grocery stores or specialty retailers in the spring of 2026 should treat this recall as relevant to them.

Questions you might have

1. Which product is included in this recall? The recall covers TW brand Enoki Mushrooms sold in 150g plastic bags carrying barcode 4711498860002, distributed by HH Fresh Trading. The product was distributed to wholesalers in Texas and subsequently redistributed to Florida. All units from the recalled batch are included.
2. Where was this product sold? The product was distributed exclusively through local wholesalers in Texas and Florida. It was not distributed to other states in this recall notice. If you purchased enoki mushrooms in a 150g plastic bag from an Asian grocery, specialty retailer, or wholesale outlet in Texas or Florida, check the barcode on the bag and return the product if it matches.
3. Is this a confirmed Listeria contamination or a precaution? This is a confirmed contamination. The Florida Health Department laboratory tested the product on April 20, 2026, and confirmed the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in a finished product sample. This is not a precautionary recall based on a potential risk. The pathogen was detected in the actual product distributed to consumers.
4. What is Listeria monocytogenes and why is it dangerous? Listeria monocytogenes is a bacterial pathogen that causes listeriosis, a serious foodborne illness. Listeria is particularly dangerous because it can grow in refrigerated temperatures, meaning storage does not prevent the risk. Contaminated food may look, smell, and taste completely normal. Listeria is especially dangerous for pregnant women, adults 65 and older, and people with weakened immune systems. For pregnant women, it can cause miscarriage, stillbirth, premature delivery, or life-threatening infection in the newborn. For other vulnerable populations it frequently requires hospitalization and can be fatal.
5. What are the symptoms of Listeria infection? Symptoms of listeriosis can include fever, muscle aches, nausea, vomiting, severe headache, stiff neck, confusion, and loss of balance. In pregnant women, symptoms may be mild and flu-like but the infection can still cause serious harm to the pregnancy. Symptoms can appear as quickly as the same day of exposure or as late as 10 weeks after eating contaminated food. If you consumed the recalled enoki mushrooms and experience any of these symptoms, seek medical care immediately and inform your doctor of the possible Listeria exposure.
6. Who is most at risk? Pregnant women, adults aged 65 and older, and people with weakened immune systems face the highest risk of serious illness. In addition to those populations, the CDC advises all consumers not to eat raw enoki mushrooms and to cook them thoroughly before eating, regardless of brand or recall status.
7. Were any illnesses reported? No. As of the recall announcement on May 13, 2026, HH Fresh Trading confirmed no illnesses had been reported in connection with the recalled product.
8. Why did it take so long from distribution to recall announcement? The product was distributed on February 23, 2026. The Florida Health Department sampled the product on April 20, 2026, and received positive Listeria results on April 28, 2026. The FDA notified HH Fresh Trading on May 11, 2026, and the company issued the recall on May 13, 2026. From distribution to recall announcement, nearly three months elapsed. That gap reflects the standard timeline for routine state sampling programs to collect, test, and report results to federal regulators, rather than any single point of delay by the company.
9. How do I return the product and get a refund? Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. For questions, contact HH Fresh Trading at 262-365-9116, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time.
10. Is this a voluntary recall or was it ordered by the FDA? This is a voluntary recall initiated by HH Fresh Trading, conducted with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Here’s what you should do

• What to do with the product: Do not consume it under any circumstances. Return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.
• How to identify the affected product: TW brand Enoki Mushrooms in a 150g plastic bag labeled with the HH Fresh Trading brand name, barcode 4711498860002. Purchased in Texas or Florida from a local wholesaler or retailer.
• Brand contact details: HH Fresh Trading: 262-365-9116, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time.

Behind the brand

HH Fresh Trading is a Los Angeles-based importer and distributor of fresh Asian produce and specialty food products, operating primarily in the wholesale channel across Texas and Florida. The TW brand covers a range of fresh mushroom products distributed to Asian grocery retailers and specialty food wholesalers in those markets. Enoki mushrooms are a staple product in Korean, Japanese, Chinese, and broader East Asian cuisines, sold in tightly bundled clusters with a long stem and small white cap. They are commonly used raw in salads, hot pots, soups, and noodle dishes, making proper food safety handling particularly important given the Listeria risk associated with raw consumption of the product.

Source86 reached out to HH Fresh Trading for additional comment on the source of the contamination and the corrective steps being taken, but had not received a response beyond the company’s published recall notice at the time of publication.

Other relevant recalls

The HH Fresh Trading recall is the latest in a long and well-documented pattern of Listeria contamination findings in enoki mushrooms distributed in the United States. The enoki mushroom category has been under heightened FDA surveillance since a 2016 to 2020 multinational outbreak involving 48 ill people across the United States, Canada, Australia, and France, traced to a single manufacturer in Korea. A second multistate outbreak in 2022 to 2023 involving six hospitalizations prompted the FDA to place enoki mushrooms from China under a country-wide import alert. Since 2020, more than 20 recalls of enoki mushrooms have been issued in the United States due to potential or confirmed Listeria contamination.

Beyond enoki mushrooms, Listeria-related recalls have appeared across multiple food categories in recent months. The Tops Friendly Markets garlic recall in April 2026 covered peeled garlic stored at insufficient temperatures, a different pathogen risk (Clostridium botulinum) but a shared theme of fresh produce requiring strict temperature and handling controls. The Liquid Blenz Good Brain Tonic recall in April 2026 involved a potential botulism risk in a bottled beverage, again confirmed through third-party laboratory testing before the recall was issued. And the Spring and Mulberry chocolate bar recall, which expanded in May 2026 to cover all 12 product lines, traced a Salmonella risk to a single contaminated lot of date ingredient, another case where pathogen contamination in a natural ingredient drove a product recall.

A produce food safety specialist noted the particular challenge that enoki mushrooms present to the import supply chain:

“Enoki mushrooms come predominantly from East Asia, often through multiple wholesale hands before reaching a retailer or restaurant. The contamination risk is well established and has been on the FDA’s radar for years. The problem is that the distribution chain for these products is fast, informal, and involves multiple handoffs where a contaminated lot can spread widely before sampling catches it.”

A food safety microbiologist added:

“Listeria thrives in the cool, moist conditions that enoki mushrooms require for transport and storage. The refrigerated supply chain that keeps the product fresh also keeps the bacterium viable all the way to the consumer. Cooking thoroughly is the only reliable kill step.”

Eran Mizrahi, CEO of Source86, said the HH Fresh Trading recall reflects the persistent risk that imported fresh produce presents when supply chain oversight is fragmented:

“Food safety isn’t just about compliance; it’s about trust. Every recall reminds us how vital it is to maintain transparency, rigorous checks, and supplier accountability. When a confirmed Listeria positive is found in a product that traveled through two wholesale hands across two states, the traceability and supplier accountability questions are real and urgent.”

Ensuring safe eats

The HH Fresh Trading recall is a confirmed Listeria contamination, not a precaution. For consumers who purchased TW brand Enoki Mushrooms in a 150g bag in Texas or Florida in the spring of 2026, the risk is not theoretical.

Do not consume the product. Return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Contact HH Fresh Trading at 262-365-9116 with any questions. If you consumed the recalled enoki mushrooms and experience fever, muscle aches, severe headache, stiff neck, or other symptoms of listeriosis, seek emergency medical care immediately and inform your doctor of the possible exposure.

As a broader precaution, the CDC advises pregnant women, adults 65 and older, and people with weakened immune systems not to eat raw enoki mushrooms of any brand. All other consumers should cook enoki mushrooms thoroughly before eating them.

At Source86, we help food brands manage ingredient sourcing, FSQA oversight, and private label production with transparency and precision, ensuring that when recalls happen, supply chains are prepared to respond quickly. Our team works directly with importers and fresh produce distributors to implement the pathogen testing, supplier audit, and traceability protocols that catch contamination events before they reach consumers. Reach out to learn how Source86 can support your brand’s food safety program.