Mushrooms were recalled after an outbreak of Salmonella Stanley sickened 41 people in 10 states, including many people who ate ramen.
What You Can Do & How We Can Help
The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting mushroom induced injury cases in all 50 states. If you or somebody you know has been diagnosed with Salmonella after eating recalled mushrooms, you should contact our lawyers immediately for a free case consultation. Please use the form below to contact our Food Poisoning Litigation Group or call toll free 24 hours a day at (866) 920-0753.
Mushrooms Recalled After Salmonella Outbreak
In September 2020, dried wood ear mushrooms (also called “kikurage” or “black fungus”) were linked to an outbreak of Salmonella, according to the Centers for Disese Control and Prevention (CDC).
Salmonella Cases Linked to Wood Ear Mushrooms
How Many People Are Sick?
As of September 24, 2020, at least 41 people in 10 states were infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Stanley between January 21 and August 26.
The illnesses were reported in these 10 states: Arizona (1), California (25), Connecticut (1), Georgia (1), Illinois (5), Louisiana (1), New Jersey (2), New York City (1), Pennsylvania (2), and Wisconsin (2).
Ramen Restaurants Linked to Outbreak
At least 16 sick people said they ate ramen noodle soup in the week before their illness. Four separate clusters of illnesses were linked to ramen restaurants in 3 states, according to the CDC.
Shirakiku® Black Fungus Recalled in 32 States
On September 24, Wismettac Asian Foods Inc. recalled all Shirakiku® Black Fungus after a bag tested positive for Salmonella Stanley, which is the same strain in the outbreak.
The recalled mushrooms were only distributed to restaurants in 32 states — they were not sold directly to consumers.
The mushrooms were imported from China and distributed in 6 packs of 5-pound bags. The bags are labeled as Shirakiku® Black Fungus (Kikurage) with UPC 00074410604305 and Item #60403.
What Type of Mushroom?
Wood ear mushrooms are also commonly referred to as Kikurage, Dried Black Fungus, Dried Fungus, Mu’er, Mu Er, or Mu-Err. Ramen restaurants commonly serve these mushrooms as a topping on ramen noodle soup.
Do I have a Salmonella Lawsuit?
The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting mushroom induced injury cases in all 50 states. If you or somebody you know has been diagnosed with Salmonella after eating recalled mushrooms, you should contact our lawyers immediately for a free case consultation. Please use the form below to contact our Food Poisoning Litigation Group or call toll free 24 hours a day at (866) 920-0753.
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