The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0944-2021·Announced 2021-09-08

Spicy Shrimp Tempura Roll Recalled for Salmonella Contamination

Mai Cuisine is recalling Spicy Shrimp Tempura Roll products sold at Whole Foods Market Genji Sushi counters in Northern California due to Salmonella contamination in the frozen shrimp used to prepare the sushi.

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: Salmonella is a high-risk pathogen. The source text does not report any illnesses or injuries, making this a theoretical hazard scenario. Per the rubric, high-risk pathogens without reported illness are scored at 3 (High).

Plain-English summary

Mai Cuisine is recalling Spicy Shrimp Tempura Roll (UPC: 81244803443) 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 the hand-crafted date of 8/12/2021 or 8/13/2021 and a best-by date of 08/13/2021 or 08/14/2021. A total of 11,490 packages of Genji products are involved in this recall.

Consumers who have purchased this product should not eat it. Those who believe they have become ill after consuming the product should consult a healthcare provider. Consumers with questions about the recall may contact the recalling firm.

The recalled product

Product
Spicy Shrimp Tempura Roll [WR] UPC: 81244803443 Products were sold from Genji Sushi counters inside Whole Foods Market stores
Manufacturer
Mai Cuisine
Category
Food — Prepared Foods / Ready-to-Eat Sushi
Hazard
  • salmonella

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

  • CA

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