The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0942-2021·Announced 2021-09-08

Spicy Shrimp Inari Sushi recalled for Salmonella contamination

Mai Cuisine is recalling Spicy Shrimp Inari 4 PC sushi products sold at Whole Foods Market Genji Sushi counters in Northern California due to Salmonella contamination in the frozen shrimp ingredient.

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 recall involves Salmonella, a high-risk pathogen. The source text does not report any illnesses or injuries, making it a theoretical hazard; however, Salmonella contamination in ready-to-eat food meets the "High" threshold per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Mai Cuisine is recalling Spicy Shrimp Inari 4 PC sushi products (UPC: 81244803399) sold from Genji Sushi counters inside Whole Foods Market stores in Northern California. The recall was initiated after notification from the supplier that frozen shrimp used in these sushi products had been contaminated with Salmonella.

The recalled products can be identified by the Hand-Crafted date of 8/12/2021 or 8/13/2021 and Best By date of 08/13/2021 or 08/14/2021. Approximately 1,490 packages of Genji products are affected.

Consumers who purchased this product should not eat it. Those with questions should contact the recalling firm.

The recalled product

Product
Spicy Shrimp Inari 4 PC [WR] UPC: 81244803399 Products were sold from Genji Sushi counters inside Whole Foods Market stores
Manufacturer
Mai Cuisine
Category
Food — Sushi / Ready-to-Eat
Hazard
  • salmonella
  • contamination

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

  • CA

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