The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-1535-2017·Announced 2017-03-01

True World Foods Recalls Ogo Seaweed Due to Salmonella Link

True World Foods Portland, LLC is recalling Ogo (seaweed) because the raw material was harvested from a farm linked to Salmonella illnesses in Hawaii.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The source text explicitly states the product is linked to Salmonella illnesses, and the agency classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a Critical severity score per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

True World Foods Portland, LLC is recalling Ogo (seaweed) packaged in plastic bags. The product was received, repackaged, and distributed by the company. The recall involves 21 bags of random weight, with a total weight of 31.94.

The recall is being conducted because the raw material supplier recalled the Ogo (or Limu) due to a link to Salmonella illnesses in the state of Hawaii. The seaweed was harvested from a farm associated with these illnesses.

The product was distributed only to restaurants in Portland, Oregon. Consumers who may have purchased this product should check with their local restaurant or contact the recalling firm for further information.

The recalled product

Product
Ogo (Seaweed) packaged in plastic bags. Label contains the product name, date of shipment, weight of the order, toute number, order number and Distributed By True World Foods Portland LLC.
Manufacturer
True World Foods Portland, LLC
Category
Food — Seafood / Seaweed
Hazard

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • None

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

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