Wismettac Asian Foods, INC

Recall #F-0027-2021 · Initiated 2020-09-21

Plain-language summary

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What happened

Shirakiku brand Black Fungus (Kikurage) in 5 lb. bags has been recalled because it was found to contain Salmonella, a bacteria that can cause foodborne illness. The affected product was distributed across most U.S. states and Canada.

Who is at risk

Anyone who consumed or plans to consume this product is potentially at risk, particularly young children, older adults, pregnant women, and people with weakened immune systems who are more vulnerable to severe illness from Salmonella.

What to do

If you have purchased Shirakiku brand Black Fungus (Item #60403, UPC 0 74410 60403 5), do not eat it. Either throw it away or return it to the store where you bought it. Wash your hands, utensils, and surfaces that may have contacted the product with hot soapy water.

Product

Shirakiku brand Black Fungus (Kikurage); 5 lb. bag, 6 x 5 lb. bags per case Item # 60403; UPC 0 74410 60403 5 Ingredients: Back Fungus, Contains: Sulfites Product of China Distributed by Wismettac Asian Foods, Inc. Santa Fe Springs, CA, 90670

Reason for recall

California Department of Public Health sampled and tested Shirakiku brand Black Fungus and found it contain Salmonella ssp. serogroup B.

Quantity affected

16,453 bags

Distribution

AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, HI. IA, IL, IN, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NV, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WA, WI and Canada

Lot / code info

There are not lot codes on the product, just best before dates. All dates are included in the recall.

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

Letter