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Critical RiskFDA Food
Food & Beverages/Produce & Fresh

Shirakiku Black Fungus Recalled for Salmonella Contamination

Agency Publication Date: October 16, 2020
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Summary

Wismettac Asian Foods, INC is recalling approximately 16,453 bags of Shirakiku brand Black Fungus (Kikurage) after testing by the California Department of Public Health found Salmonella in the product. The recall affects 5 lb. bags that were distributed across 32 U.S. states and Canada. Consumers who have purchased this dried fungus should not use it, as it may be contaminated with bacteria that can cause serious illness.

Risk

The product is contaminated with Salmonella ssp. serogroup B, which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections, especially in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.

What You Should Do

  1. Identify the product by checking for 5 lb. bags of Shirakiku brand Black Fungus (Kikurage) with UPC 0 74410 60403 5 and Item # 60403.
  2. Check the packaging for a 'Best Before' date; although there are no specific lot codes, all best before dates for this item number are included in the recall.
  3. Return the product to the place of purchase for a refund, throw it away, or contact Wismettac Asian Foods, INC for further instructions.
  4. Call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) for additional questions.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

๐Ÿ’ฐOption 1: Full Refund
How to: Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, or contact the manufacturer or supplier for further instructions
๐Ÿ—‘๏ธOption 2: Dispose of Product
How to: Throw the product away.

Affected Products

Product: Shirakiku brand Black Fungus (Kikurage) (5 lb. bag)by Shirakiku
Variants: 5 lb. bag, 6 x 5 lb. bags per case
Item Code:
60403
UPC Codes:
074410604035
Date Ranges: All best before dates are included in the recall

There are not lot codes on the product, just best before dates. Ingredients: Black Fungus, Contains: Sulfites.

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 86469
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: Wismettac Asian Foods, INC
Sold By: retailers; restaurants
Manufactured In: China
Units Affected: 16,453 bags
Distributed To: Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin

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