Packets of a South Korean model of mushrooms have been recalled amid fears of a probably lethal micro organism.
Korea Connections 300g packets of enoki mushrooms with a finest earlier than date of August 17 could comprise listeria monocytogenes, and the packet itself has no directions to cook dinner the mushrooms earlier than consuming.
The mushrooms are bought at impartial and Asian groceries in Western Australia.
Food Standards Australia, which handles meals remembers, stated listeria micro organism “may cause severe illness in pregnant women, unborn babies, neonates, the elderly, and individuals who are immunocompromised.”
The common inhabitants may also get sick from consuming the micro organism.
Consumers with the mushrooms are urged to not eat them.
“Any consumers concerned about their health should seek medical advice and should return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund,” stated Food Standards of their recall discover.
Anyone needing extra info can contact Korea Connections on 0433 888 639.
The enoki mushroom (flammulina filiformis) is mostly related to Japanese delicacies.
Originally revealed as South Korean mushrooms recalled over fears of listeria
Source: www.dailytelegraph.com.au
