# Major Recall Alert: Enoki Mushrooms Recalled Due to Possible Listeria Contamination
Consumers, take note! Harvest NYC Inc. has issued a **nationwide recall for their 200g packages of Enoki Mushrooms**, distributed under the Hofood99 brand, due to potential contamination with **Listeria monocytogenes.** This serious health risk has prompted an immediate recall to protect public safety. Here's everything you need to know about this important announcement.
## Why This Recall is Important
**Listeria monocytogenes** is a harmful bacterium that can cause potentially life-threatening illnesses. While healthy individuals may only experience temporary symptoms like fever, nausea, and diarrhea, certain groups, including pregnant women, infants, the elderly, and individuals with weakened immune systems, face more severe consequences.
In pregnant women, Listeria infections are particularly dangerous as they can result in **miscarriages or stillbirths.** For this reason, the recall of Hofood99 Enoki Mushrooms is a crucial step in preventing illness and ensuring consumer safety.
Thankfully, no illnesses related to this product have been reported so far. However, it is always better to stay informed and take appropriate action if you have purchased this product.
## Details of the Recall
Here are the key details for the Enoki Mushroom recall:
- **Brand:** Hofood99
- **Product:** Enoki Mushrooms (200g green plastic package)
- **Barcode (UPC):** 6975730520101
- **Distributor:** Hofood99 Inc., 21903 56th Ave, Oakland Gardens, NY 11364
- **Distributed:** Nationwide in retail stores
- **Contamination Discovered:** Testing from the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Food Laboratory confirmed the presence of **Listeria monocytogenes** in samples collected in Buffalo, NY.
If you have recently purchased Enoki Mushrooms from **January 11-31, 2025**, it is crucial to take proper precautions to protect yourself and your family.
## What You Should Do
If you have bought Hofood99 Enoki Mushrooms, take the following steps immediately:
- **Do not consume the product.**
- **Dispose of the package** safely to avoid cross-contamination.
- **Return the product** to the retailer for a full refund.
- If you have already consumed the mushrooms and experience any concerning symptoms, **contact your healthcare provider immediately.**
Consumers with questions about the recall can reach Harvest NYC Inc. at **(718) 596-0777** for more information.
You can also visit the official FDA recall notice for more details: [FDA Recall Notice – Harvest NYC Inc.](https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/harvest-nyc-inc-recalls-enoki-mushroom-due-possible-health-risk)
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