The FDA reported that Natureen International Inc. (Walnut, CA) recalled 244 bags of Wei-Chuan Dried Black Fungus Slice (2.5 oz/bag), because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.
The recalled Wei-Chuan Dried Black Fungus was distributed in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, and Wisconsin through direct delivery to retail stores and supermarkets from the Wei-Chuan Chicago Branch. The product comes in a 2.5-ounce / bag, clear plastic package marked with (lot # XJ17) at the bottom of the front package side and also with an expiration date of (EXP:20260417). No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem. The California Department of Public Health notified the FDA that the product was contaminated with Salmonella. Production of the product has been suspended while the FDA and the company continue their investigation into the source of the problem. @ https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/natureen-international-inc-recalls-wei-chuan-dried-black-fungus-slice-25oz-because-possible-health?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery
