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FDA Food Low Class III Terminated

Shiitake-Ya brand Dried Shiitake mushroom slices, 6 oz plastic jars, UPC 7 1452 22183 9. Product labeling reads in part: " Shiitake-Ya gourmet Shiitake SLICES***Antioxidants Amino Acids Omega 3+6***Immune-Boosting*** NET WEIGHT. 6 oz (170 g)***Natural Enzymes Fiber (80% Chitin) Iron Kojic Acid

Reported: June 27, 2012 Initiated: May 22, 2012 #F-1634-2012

Product Description

Shiitake-Ya brand Dried Shiitake mushroom slices, 6 oz plastic jars, UPC 7 1452 22183 9. Product labeling reads in part: " Shiitake-Ya gourmet Shiitake SLICES***Antioxidants Amino Acids Omega 3+6***Immune-Boosting*** NET WEIGHT. 6 oz (170 g)***Natural Enzymes Fiber (80% Chitin) Iron Kojic Acid

Reason for Recall

Shiitake-Ya Gourmet Shiitake slices are being recalled because FDA test analysis showed presence of pesticide and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon residues: 0.208 ppm carbendazim, 0.072 ppm Fluoranthene and 0.092 ppm Pyrene. There are no tolerances for any of these pesticide residues.

Details

Recalling Firm
LA Link Corporation
Units Affected
27,648 jars
Distribution
Distributed to retail in the following states: HI, NV, CA
Location
Cerritos, CA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Shiitake-Ya brand Dried Shiitake mushroom slices, 6 oz plastic jars, UPC 7 1452 22183 9. Product labeling reads in part: " Shiitake-Ya gourmet Shiitake SLICES***Antioxidants Amino Acids Omega 3+6***Immune-Boosting*** NET WEIGHT. 6 oz (170 g)***Natural Enzymes Fiber (80% Chitin) Iron Kojic Acid. Recalled by LA Link Corporation. Units affected: 27,648 jars.
Why was this product recalled?
Shiitake-Ya Gourmet Shiitake slices are being recalled because FDA test analysis showed presence of pesticide and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon residues: 0.208 ppm carbendazim, 0.072 ppm Fluoranthene and 0.092 ppm Pyrene. There are no tolerances for any of these pesticide residues.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Food on June 27, 2012. Severity: Low. Recall number: F-1634-2012.