Imported enoki mushrooms and contamination by Listeria monocytogenes
The bacterial pathogen Listeria monocytogenes can cause severe disease in susceptible populations. As a result of stringent hygiene practices on Australian farms there have been no recorded detections of the bacteria in more than 8 years and 160 tests of Agaricus mushrooms However, the same cannot be said for imported enoki mushrooms, with frequent detections of this dangerous microbe both here and overseas. Find out why and how imported enoki mushrooms get contaminated, and the best option for you to stay safe.
