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Warning! Dangerous Enoki mushrooms from Ingolstadt can cause blood poisoning
Ingolstadt warns about Listeria in Enoki mushrooms. Recall affected, groups at risk react immediately to symptoms!
Warning! Dangerous Enoki mushrooms from Ingolstadt can cause blood poisoning
In recent days, a worrying situation has developed in Bavaria, which is particularly drawing attention from health-conscious consumers. Dangerous bacteria have been detected in Yitianfood brand enoki mushrooms in Asian supermarkets. These mushrooms, also known as winter mushrooms or velvetfoot mushrooms, have been popular in Asian cuisine for centuries, but eating them now could have serious health consequences. According to hallo-muenchen.de, the recall specifically affects the 100 gram packs with the lot number 14 and the barcode number 6949264100276.
Particularly alarming is the bacterium Listeria monocytogenes, which has been detected in the affected fungi. These pathogens can lead to serious illnesses, including fever, diarrhea and, in the worst case, blood poisoning or meningitis. Symptoms often appear within 14 days of consumption, making quick responses essential. Pregnant women, people with weakened immune systems and seniors in particular are among the particularly vulnerable groups, as PubMed confirms.
Return options and instructions
There is good news for everyone who has already purchased the Enoki mushrooms in question: they can be returned without a receipt and the purchase price will be refunded. However, anyone who has already taken the mushrooms and notices symptoms should not hesitate and contact a doctor immediately in order to clarify possible health risks at an early stage.
Additionally, it is important to note that imported Enoki mushrooms are often packaged without adequate air exchange, which promotes the growth of Listeria. A study published in the Journal of Food Protection shows that bacterial counts can increase significantly within just four days at a storage temperature of 10°C. This should alert food safety authorities and encourage them to carry out increased controls to prevent such incidents.
Further recalls and allergy risks
However, the problem is not limited to fungi. Current recalls also affected other foods such as cheese and herring fillets, which could also be contaminated with Listeria. These bacteria can lead to serious illnesses in risk groups and, even without symptoms, can endanger the unborn child in pregnant women, as the BAV Institute reports.
Another very important aspect is inadequate allergen labeling, which can be life-threatening for people with food allergies or intolerances. Recalls are increasingly being carried out here to protect consumers.
We advise all readers to look carefully when shopping and, if in doubt, to opt for well-known brands. This means the joy of cooking remains undiminished and your palate is sure to be happy. Take care of your health!