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FDA declares deadly listeria outbreak from enoki mushrooms over

An outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes linked to enoki mushrooms that spanned more than three years and led to four deaths appears to be over, according to the Food and Drug Administraton.

Jun 09, 2020 by Chris Koger #Produce (General), #Outbreak, #Listeria, #Mushrooms, #Recall

Produce sales remain elevated over Memorial Day weekend

The latest data from IRI show that fresh produce sales have stayed at higher-than-usual levels, though not quite as high as in previous weeks.

Jun 02, 2020 by Ashley Nickle #Produce (General), #Produce Retail, #Strawberries, #Blueberries, #Potatoes, #Peppers Bell, #Mushrooms, #PMG Data and Research

Mangoes see major interest on PMG

Haitian mangoes maintained their lead on The Packer's PMG the week of May 11, and the overall mango category climbed from No. 4 to No. 2.

May 18, 2020 by Amelia Freidline #Produce Retail, #Mangoes, #Produce Crops, #Watermelons, #Peaches, #Oranges, #Lemons, #Cherries, #Strawberries, #Avocados, #Pears, #Cantaloupe, #Cucumbers, #Cauliflower, #Lettuce, #Peppers Chili, #Radishes, #Mushrooms

Mushroom shortages expected for up to 10 weeks

Retailers can expect shortages of mushrooms for the next six to 10 weeks, as mushroom production catches up to shifts in demand brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.

May 11, 2020 by Chris Koger #Produce (General), #Produce Retail, #Mushrooms, #COVID-19, #COVID-19

Mushroom momentum continues amid COVID-19 crisis

Mushrooms, like many items in the produce department, have seen significant sales in recent weeks compared to the same weeks in 2019 as the coronavirus crisis continues to unfold.

Apr 14, 2020 by Ashley Nickle #Produce (General), #Produce Retail, #COVID-19, #Mushrooms, #PMG Data and Research, #COVID-19

Third company recalls South Korean enoki mushrooms for listeria

H&C Food Inc., Brooklyn, N.Y., is the third business to recall enoki mushrooms from South Korea because of possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Apr 08, 2020 by Chris Koger #Produce (General), #Recall, #Listeria, #Mushrooms

Mushroom Council, restaurant chain feed health care workers

The Mushroom Council has joined B.GOOD restaurants’ mission of donating blended burgers and vegetable bowls featuring mushrooms to health care workers in the Boston area during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Apr 07, 2020 by Chris Koger #Produce (General), #Foodservice, #COVID-19, #Mushrooms, #Social Responsibility, #Social Responsibility, #COVID-19

Guan’s Mushroom recalls South Korean enoki mushrooms

Guan’s Mushroom Co., Commerce, Calif., is calling all cases of 7.05-ounce packs of enoki mushrooms from South Korea because of possible Listeria Monocytogenes contamination.

Mar 24, 2020 by Chris Koger #Produce (General), #Recall, #Listeria, #Mushrooms

Four listeria deaths over three years traced to enoki mushrooms

Enoki mushrooms from South Korea have been recalled and investigators are linking them to a multi-year outbreak of Listeria Monocytogenes that has killed four people.

Mar 11, 2020 by Chris Koger #Produce (General), #Mushrooms, #Outbreak, #Listeria, #FDA, #Recall, #Food safety

Mushroom Council's The Blend ‘remixes’ burgers for flexitarians

The Mushroom Council is dropping a hot new remix for burgers with a new consumer ad campaign with YouTube ads.

Mar 03, 2020 by Chris Koger #Produce (General), #Produce Retail, #Foodservice, #Mushrooms