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Regulatory product recall

Harvest NYC Enoki Mushroom Recall

Analysis based on 6 articles · First reported Apr 21, 2025 · Last updated Apr 22, 2025

Sentiment
-20
Attention
2
Articles
6
Market Impact
General
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Market Impact

The recall of enoki mushrooms by Harvest NYC Inc. due to Listeria contamination could lead to a temporary dip in consumer confidence for similar products in the food and beverage industry. Retailers that sold the affected products, distributed by Hofood99 Inc., may face logistical challenges and financial losses from returns and destroyed inventory.

Food & Beverage Retail
Event Summary

Harvest NYC Inc. has issued a nationwide recall of its 200g packages of Enoki Mushroom due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The recall was initiated on April 16, 2025, after samples collected from a store in Buffalo, NY, by the United States — New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Food Laboratory tested positive for the bacteria. The United States — Food and Drug Administration announced the recall on April 18, 2025, highlighting the serious health risks, including fatal infections, especially for vulnerable populations. The affected mushrooms, distributed by Hofood99 Inc., were sold between January 11 and January 31, 2025, and are identifiable by a green plastic package with UPC barcode 6975730520101. Consumers are advised to destroy the product or return it for a full refund. No illnesses have been reported to date.

Key Actions
100 Harvest NYC Inc. recalled products
90 United States — Food and Drug Administration announced recall Harvest NYC Inc.
70 United States — New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets tested samples
Entities Involved
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Harvest NYC Inc.
Harvest NYC Inc. initiated the recall of its enoki mushrooms due to potential Listeria contamination, which negatively impacts its reputation and product sales.
Importance 90.0 Sentiment -50.0
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Hofood99 Inc.
Hofood99 Inc. distributed the recalled enoki mushrooms, leading to potential reputational damage and financial losses from the recall.
Importance 60.0 Sentiment -30.0
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United States — New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets
The United States — New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Food Laboratory discovered the Listeria contamination through sample testing, initiating the recall process.
Importance 50.0 Sentiment 0.0
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United States — Food and Drug Administration
Importance 0.0 Sentiment 0.0
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