Wei-Chuan dried black fungus slices tested positive for Salmonella
Wei-Chuan branded Black Fungus Slice in 2.5 oz bags is being recalled because the wood-ear mushroom tested positive for Salmonella. 100 cases are affected.
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: High-risk pathogen: the product tested positive for Salmonella, with no illness reported in the source.
Plain-English summary
Wei-Chuan branded Black Fungus Slice, net weight 2.5 oz, UPC 072869231321, is being recalled. The action covers 100 cases.
The stated reason is that the wood-ear mushroom tested positive for Salmonella. The FDA classified the action as Class II.
Affected product carries an expiration date of 20260417 and lot XJ17. Distribution was through retail stores and supermarkets in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio and Wisconsin.
Consumers who have the product should not eat it and should return it to the place of purchase. Anyone who has eaten it and feels unwell should seek medical advice.
The recalled product
- Product
- Wei-Chuan branded Black Fungus Slice. Net weight: 2.5 oz UPC#: 072869231321
- Manufacturer
- Wei-Chuan USA Inc
- Category
- Food — Dried mushroom
- Affected units
- 100
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 (2)
- Expiration date: 20260417
- Lot: XJ17
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