The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-2151-2019·Announced 2019-09-18

FungusAmongUs Shiitake Organic Mushrooms Recalled for Undeclared Sulfites

Seattle Gourmet Foods Inc. is recalling FungusAmongUs Shiitake Organic Mushrooms due to undeclared sulfites detected by the Florida Department of Agriculture.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class III, which indicates a low probability of adverse health consequences. The hazard involves undeclared sulfites, a labeling error, without reported illnesses.

Plain-English summary

Seattle Gourmet Foods Inc. is recalling FungusAmongUs Shiitake Organic Mushrooms. The product consists of dried mushrooms packaged in clear cellophane bags with a net weight of 1 ounce. The recall involves 3,328 packages distributed nationwide.

The recall was initiated because the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services tested the product and found 0.33 mg of sulfites per serving. Sulfites are not declared on the product label. The affected packages are identified by the codes 11498 or 21418, both with a Best By date of 050121.

Consumers who have purchased these products should check their pantries for the specific codes and Best By dates listed above. If the product matches the description, consumers should stop using it and dispose of it or return it to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
FungusAmongUs Shiitake Organic Mushrooms are dried mushrooms. Packaged in a clear cellophane bag, net Weight 1 ounce. UPC 7 19870 60023 3 for individual 1 ounce bags UPC 50719870600016 for Master caddy that holds 8 packages of 1 ounce bags The label is read in parts: "***O

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Same manufacturer · Seattle Gourmet Foods Inc.

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