The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0946-2021·Announced 2021-09-08

Wok st. Shrimp Lo Mein Recalled for Salmonella Contamination

Mai Cuisine is recalling Wok st. Shrimp Lo Mein (UPC 84003140405) sold at Genji Sushi counters in Whole Foods Market stores 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: The FDA classified this as Class II. Salmonella is a high-risk pathogen; however, the source text does not report any confirmed illnesses or injuries related to consumption of this product, so the hazard is theoretical rather than confirmed. This meets the threshold for High severity under the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Mai Cuisine is recalling Wok st. Shrimp Lo Mein (UPC 84003140405) sold from Genji Sushi counters inside Whole Foods Market stores in Northern California. The recall was initiated after the supplier notified the company of Salmonella contamination in frozen shrimp that had been used in the sushi products.

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

Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it. If you have this product, return it to the point of purchase for a refund or contact the recalling firm with questions.

The recalled product

Product
Wok st. Shrimp Lo Mein UPC: 84003140405 Products were sold from Genji Sushi counters inside Whole Foods Market stores
Manufacturer
Mai Cuisine
Category
Food — Ready-to-Eat / Prepared Foods
Hazard
  • salmonella
  • pathogenic-contamination

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

  • CA

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