Urgent recall of cult vegetable

Enoki mushrooms are being recalled from stores in three states due to fears they have been contaminated with listeria.

The mushrooms from brands Fruit Perfections and KO Food Australia are being recalled over incorrect use by dates that increase the risk of the dangerous disease.

“Listeria monocytogenes may cause severe illness in pregnant women, unborn babies, neonates, the elderly and immunocompromised individuals,” Food Standards Australia said.

“The general population can also become ill from consuming food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.”

Symptoms of listeria for at risk groups include fever, muscle aches, headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance and convulsions.

Infection during pregnancy can lead to miscarriage, stillbirth, premature delivery or life-threatening infection of the newborn.

Mushrooms from KO Food Australia have been sold in Asian grocery stores across NSW Queensland and South Australia.

Affected products have the use-by date 15/7/2023.

Fruit Perfections are recalling all of the enoki mushrooms sold in 140g packs.

They have been sold in Drakes Supermarkets and Romeo’s Foodland Stores in South Australia.

Food Standards Australia has urged consumers who are concerned about their health to seek medical advice and to return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund.