Utopia Meals

Abstract

Firm Announcement

Utopia Meals Inc of Glendale, NY, is recalling all tons inside expiry of Qilu Enterprise branded 200g packages of “Enoki Mushrooms” as a result of they’ve the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which might trigger severe and typically deadly infections in younger youngsters, frail or aged individuals, and others with weakened immune programs. Though wholesome people could endure solely short-term signs akin to excessive fever, extreme headache, stiffness, nausea, stomach ache and diarrhea, Listeria monocytogenes an infection could cause miscarriages and stillbirths amongst pregnant girls.

The recalled Enoki Mushrooms had been distributed to supply wholesalers in NY, NJ, PA, MA and MD. Merchandise could have been additional distributed to retail places akin to grocery shops.

The product is available in a 200g, clear plastic package deal with barcode 8928918610109 marked on the packaging. All merchandise inside expiry are included within the recall and had been distributed between 8/7/2023 and 10/20/2023.

No diseases have been reported thus far in reference to this drawback.

The potential contamination was famous by a routine sampling performed by the State of West Virginia on merchandise which had been additional distributed by Utopia’s prospects bearing expiration date 10/26/2023. The merchandise examined constructive for Listeria monocytogenes.

Utopia Meals had suspended the distribution of the merchandise and initiated a full-range recall for all expiration dates.

Customers who’ve bought the 200g packages of “Enoki Mushrooms” are urged to return them to the place of buy for a refund. Customers with questions could contact the corporate at 718.389.8898 Monday-Friday EST 8AM-5PM.