The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0936-2021·Announced 2021-09-08

Rainbow Sushi Set recalled due to Salmonella in frozen shrimp

Mai Cuisine's Rainbow Sushi Set sold at Whole Foods Market Genji Sushi counters in Northern California is being recalled because frozen shrimp used in the product was contaminated with Salmonella.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This is an FDA Class II recall involving Salmonella, a high-risk pathogen. The source text does not report any illnesses or injuries, so the hazard is theoretical rather than confirmed. Per the rubric, high-risk pathogen contamination without reported illness is scored as High (3).

Plain-English summary

Mai Cuisine is recalling Rainbow Sushi Set products (UPC 81244803418) sold from Genji Sushi counters inside Whole Foods Market stores in Northern California. The recall was initiated after the supplier notified Mai Cuisine of Salmonella contamination in frozen shrimp that had been used in the sushi products.

The affected products can be identified by Hand-Crafted date of 8/12/2021 or 8/13/2021 and Best By date of 08/13/2021 or 08/14/2021. Approximately 1490 packages are affected.

Consumers who have purchased these products should not consume them. Anyone who has consumed the product and experiences symptoms of Salmonella infection should contact their healthcare provider.

The recalled product

Product
Rainbow Sushi Set [WR] UPC:81244803418 Products were sold from Genji Sushi counters inside Whole Foods Market stores
Manufacturer
Mai Cuisine
Category
Food — Sushi / Ready-to-Eat
Hazard
  • salmonella
  • pathogen-contamination

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

  • CA

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