Active recall · SalmonellaUpdated · 1 yr 3 mo ago
Natureen International Inc. recall: Dried Black Fungus Slice
Natureen International Inc. of Walnut, CA is recalling 244 bags of Wei-Chuan Dried Black Fungus Slice (2.5oz / bag), because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella , an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis.
What to do
Consumers who have purchased 2.5-ounce packages of "Wei-Chuan Dried Black Fungus Slice" are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at Natureen International Inc/626-961-9813 (PT 9AM-5:30PM)/WeiChuan Chicago Office/708-352-8886 ext#5201 (CT 8:30AM-5PM)
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Which products
Dried Black Fungus Slice
- Producer
- Natureen International Inc.
- Brand
- Wei-Chuan
Dried Black Fungus Slice
- Producer
- Natureen International Inc.
- Brand
- Wei-Chuan
- Lot code
- XJ17
- Dates on pack
- The product comes in a 2.5 ounces / 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) below the lot # (labeled packaged bag with lot number and expiration date will be added with this recall notification).
Dried Black Fungus Slice
- Producer
- Natureen International Inc.
- Brand
- Wei-Chuan
- Lot code
- 20260417
- Dates on pack
- The product comes in a 2.5 ounces / 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) below the lot # (labeled packaged bag with lot number and expiration date will be added with this recall notification).