Elevated risk U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Ah Black Fungus recall: Salmonella

Recall published 3+ years ago

Salmonella

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The hazard: Salmonella contamination

This recall is about Salmonella, so the risk is not only in eating the product — it is in everything the package touched on the way to your kitchen.

What the notice says: All strains of Salmonella can cause similar symptoms, including diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps.

Why it matters: Salmonella is one of the most common causes of foodborne illness in the United States. It spreads easily from a contaminated product to hands, taps, cloths and other food in the same kitchen.

Symptoms and when to call a doctor

The CDC describes salmonellosis as diarrhoea, fever and stomach cramps that usually begin between six hours and six days after exposure and last about four to seven days. Most people recover without treatment. Children under five, adults over 65 and people with weakened immune systems are more likely to become seriously ill. Seek care for diarrhoea with a high fever, bloody stools, vomiting that stops you keeping liquids down, diarrhoea lasting more than three days, or signs of dehydration such as very little urine, a dry mouth or dizziness when standing.

This page is general information, not medical advice. If you feel unwell, a clinician who can see you is the only person able to judge your case.

Recall details

Published
May 11, 2023
Risk level
Elevated risk
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
Ah
Product type
Other food products
Distribution
Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Louisiana, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Texas, Washington, Wisconsin
Sold at
Best Buy
Reports of harm
To date, there are no reported incidents correlated with Salmonella in this product.

Products covered by this recall

Black Fungus (Nam Meo)

What the company announced

AH USA GROUP INC. is recalling its TW4115 Black Fungus (Nam Meo) product due to possible contamination. The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the California Department of Public Health and is being taken as a precautionary measure to ensure the safety and health of our consumers.

Distribution:

The recalled TW4115 Black Fungus (Nam Meo) product was distributed in the following states: California, Florida, Texas, Illinois, Georgia, Washington, Arizona, Louisiana, Wisconsin, Ohio, Oklahoma, and Pennsylvania. through small grocery stores. Golden Koi's Black Fungus are distributed by AH USA GROUP INC., this brand of Black fungus has a shelf life best buy date of October 2024. Packaged in a sized container of 2.5 OZ. The item code for this product is TW4115.

Illnesses:

To date, there are no reported incidents correlated with Salmonella in this product. However, we have been informed that the state of Pennsylvania collected a sample of the product and found traces of salmonella. According to the testers, three types of salmonella were detected, Salmonella Javiana, Salmonella Mgulani, and Salmonella Weltevreden. All strains of Salmonella can cause similar symptoms, including diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps. These symptoms usually develop within 12 to 72 hours after exposure to the bacteria and can last for up to a week. In severe cases, Salmonella infection can lead to dehydration and hospitalization. It is important to practice good food hygiene, such as washing hands and cooking food thoroughly, to reduce the risk of Salmonella infection.

Action:

Consumers who have purchased the recalled TW4115 Black Fungus (Nam Meo) product are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund or to dispose of it immediately. Consumers with questions can contact Phon Quang at (323-721-1205) from 8:30-4:30 Monday to Friday.

AH USA GROUP INC. takes food safety very seriously and apologizes for any inconvenience or concern this recall may cause. We remain committed to providing safe, high-quality products and will continue to work closely with CDPH to ensure the safety of our products.

Sincerely, Phon Quang

AH USA GROUP INC.

2845 Supply Ave. Commerce CA 90040

Reproduced from the company announcement posted on fda.gov. Links and contact forms in the original are not repeated here; the official notice below has them.

Check your product

The notice names 1 code you can read straight off the package. Type the one printed on yours and the list below narrows to it.

Package size

Match the net weight or the piece count on the front of the pack.

  • 2.5 OZ

Codes are lifted verbatim from the FDA — Company recall announcements notice. A code that is missing here may still be covered — the official notice is the complete list.

What to do about Salmonella

Ah — This recall is about Salmonella, so the risk is not only in eating the product — it is in everything the package touched on the way to your kitchen.

  1. Stop eating the product and keep it away from anything ready to eat.
  2. Wash your hands with soap and water after handling the pack, and wash any dish, utensil or surface it touched in hot soapy water.
  3. If you repackaged or froze it, check the freezer too. Salmonella is not killed by freezing.
  4. Watch everyone who ate it for about a week, and call a doctor sooner for a child under five or an adult over 65.

How to get your money back

Food recalls carry a full refund, and in the United States you usually do not need the receipt or the packaging.

  • Take the product, or your photo of the label, to the customer service desk of the store where you bought it. Nearly every national grocer refunds recalled food on the spot.
  • Bought it online? Open the order in your account and use the refund option; marketplace sellers are required to honour a federal recall.
  • If the store refuses, contact the recalling company using the details on this page. The firm, not the shop, carries the cost of a recall.
  • If you have a loyalty card, the retailer can look the purchase up in your history — Kroger, Costco and Walmart all do this routinely.

Remedy named in the notice: Consumers who have purchased the recalled TW4115 Black Fungus (Nam Meo) product are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund or to dispose of it immediately.

Company contact: AH USA Group, Inc. — Consumers: Phon Quang, 323-721-1205

The official notice

This page summarises a notice published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The agency notice is the authoritative version — read it before you act, and treat it as the final word if anything here looks different.

Open the FDA — Company recall announcements record U.S. Food and Drug Administration recalls

Questions people ask about this recall

Why was Ah other food products recalled?

Salmonella All strains of Salmonella can cause similar symptoms, including diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps.

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

The notice does not publish package codes for this recall. Compare the product name, size and the purchase window against the official FDA — Company recall announcements record, and contact the company if you are unsure.

What should I do with it right now?

Stop eating the product and keep it away from anything ready to eat.

Can I get my money back?

The notice says: Consumers who have purchased the recalled TW4115 Black Fungus (Nam Meo) product are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund or to dispose of it immediately.

Which states were affected?

The notice lists Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Louisiana, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Texas, Washington, Wisconsin.

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