What’s the Problem?
According to the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA), this recall affects:
- BLACK FUNGUS (KIKURAGE) 5LB pack size — Item #60403 — UPC 00074410604035
The recall was initiated after the California Department of Public Health discovered salmonella in the black mushrooms, FDA said. All distribution of the affected product has ceased and restaurant customers have been notified for the product removal.
Affected mushrooms were distributed to restaurants in Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Washington DC, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin and British Columbia in Canada.
If you purchased any black mushrooms that are affected by this recall, you should not eat them, and either throw them away or return them to the point of purchase for a refund. Anyone concerned about a potential salmonella illness should contact their healthcare provider immediately.
This recall began on September 23, 2020.
Do I Have a Black Mushrooms Lawsuit?
The Food Poisoning Litigation Group at our law firm is an experienced team of trial lawyers that focus on the representation of plaintiffs in Black Mushrooms Lawsuits. We are handling individual litigation nationwide and currently accepting new salmonella infection cases in all 50 states.
If you or a loved one developed symptoms of a salmonella infection after eating recalled mushrooms, you should contact our law firm immediately. You may be entitled to a settlement by filing a suit and we can help.