Sun Hong Foods, Inc Seafood Mushroom - recalled due to potential Listeria

United States

Company name: Sun Hong Foods, Inc
Brand name: Sun Hong Foods, Inc
Product recalled: Seafood Mushroom
Reason of the recall: Potential L. monocytogenes contamination
FDA Recall date: June 01, 2021
Recall details: Sun Hong, Inc 1105 W Olympic Blvd, Montebello, CA 90640 is recalling All Cases of Seafood Mushroom (Product of China) Net Wt 5.3 oz./150g because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacterium which can cause life-threatening illness or death. Consumers are warned not to consume even if it does not look or smell spoiled.

Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious, and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria monocytogenes can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.

The product was distributed in Asian Supermarkets in CA, TX, WA, IL, and FL. Seafood mushrooms are packaged inside have 40 packs of 150g single packages. Seafood mushrooms are white mushrooms, with long, long white stems, and mushroom caps. They are usually sold in clusters. The affected products are sold in a clear plastic tray that is packed in green and clear plastic. “100% Natural fresh” is printed in the top right. “Mushrooms” is written in cursive and in light green in the middle. The top half is clear and the bottom is dark green with a white stripe going across. “Seafood Mushroom” is printed in light green and white on the bottom half. Beneath that are instructions to keep it refrigerated and its weight of 5.3oz/150g.

- Sun Hong Foods, Inc Seafood Mushroom (5.3oz/ 150g). UPC 6 953150 011881. Brand name on the back: Sun Hong Foods, Inc. Sold under refrigerated conditions.

Sun Hong Foods became aware of this issue after notification by the CDPH that samples of the product tested by the State of California were found to be positive for Listeria monocytogenes No illnesses have been reported to date. Consumers who have purchased Sun Hong Foods, Inc Seafood Mushrooms are urged to not eat it and return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Check the full recall details on www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/sun-hong-foods-inc-recalls-seafood-mushroom-because-possible-health-risk

Source: FDA