Health Warning Issued Over Listeria Contamination in Enoki Mushrooms
A health expert has warned of Listeria contamination in enoki mushrooms following a recent random sampling in Bangkok that showed a 100% infection rate.
On October 27, 2026, a health expert known as 'Doctor Benz Masterpiece' issued a public warning regarding the safety of enoki mushrooms. This alert follows random testing conducted in Bangkok, where five samples from four different suppliers were analyzed. According to the report, all five samples tested positive for the bacterium Listeria monocytogenes.
Listeria is a resilient pathogen capable of surviving in cold environments, such as refrigerators, and can persist if food is not cooked at sufficiently high temperatures. The expert highlighted that individuals with compromised immune systems, the elderly, pregnant women, and infants are at the highest risk of severe illness or death if they consume contaminated products. Symptoms of infection can include nausea and other serious health complications.
For residents and travelers who enjoy popular local dining options like shabu-shabu, mala, or Thai barbecue, the expert advises extreme caution. While the report confirms the presence of the bacteria in the tested samples, it remains to be confirmed whether this contamination is widespread across other regions of Thailand or limited to specific supply chains in the capital. Consumers are urged to ensure that enoki mushrooms are thoroughly cooked to eliminate the bacteria. Further official updates from health authorities regarding broader food safety measures are currently pending.
