Kelowna 
A packaged mushroom product sold under the Mushmoshi brand has been pulled from store shelves after testing raised food safety concerns.
Mushmoshi brand Enoki Mushroom Recalled Credit: CFIA
The recall centres on enoki mushrooms that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacterium that can cause serious illness.
The affected product is Mushmoshi Enoki Mushroom, sold in a 200-gram package, with the UPC 6 931787 400001 and a best-before date of 08/03/2026. Distribution has been confirmed in British Columbia, with the possibility that it reached other provinces and territories as well.
Consumers are being advised not to consume, use, sell, serve, or distribute the recalled mushrooms. Anyone who has the product at home should either throw it out or return it to the place of purchase. People who believe they became ill after eating the product are urged to contact a healthcare provider.
Food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes does not necessarily show visible signs of spoilage. Symptoms of infection can include vomiting, nausea, persistent fever, muscle aches, severe headache, and neck stiffness. Pregnant women, older adults, and individuals with weakened immune systems face higher risks. In pregnancy, even mild flu-like symptoms can lead to severe outcomes such as premature delivery, infection of the newborn, or stillbirth. In extreme cases, listeriosis can be fatal.
According to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, the recall was initiated after test results identified the potential contamination. No illnesses linked to this product have been reported so far. The agency is continuing a food safety investigation and is verifying that recalled products are being removed from the marketplace.
