The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0945-2021·Announced 2021-09-08

WOK ST SHRIMP VEGGIE LO MEIN recalled for Salmonella contamination

Mai Cuisine is recalling WOK ST SHRIMP VEGGIE LO MEIN 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: 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 remains theoretical. Per the rubric, high-risk pathogens without reported illness warrant a High (3) severity score.

Plain-English summary

Mai Cuisine is recalling WOK ST SHRIMP VEGGIE LO MEIN (UPC 84003140247) due to Salmonella contamination in the frozen shrimp used in the product. The recall was initiated after notification from the supplier of frozen shrimp contaminated with Salmonella that had been used in sushi products.

The affected products were sold from Genji Sushi counters inside Whole Foods Market stores in Northern California. The recalled 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. A total of 1,490 packages of Genji products are affected.

Consumers who purchased this product should not consume it. Persons who have consumed this product and have symptoms of salmonellosis (such as diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps) should consult their healthcare provider.

The recalled product

Product
WOK ST SHRIMP VEGGIE LO MEIN P UPC: 84003140247 Products were sold from Genji Sushi counters inside Whole Foods Market stores
Manufacturer
Mai Cuisine
Category
Food — Ready-to-Eat / Deli
Hazard
  • salmonella
  • pathogenic-contamination

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

  • CA

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