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FungusAmongUs Shiitake Organic Mushrooms are dried mushrooms. Packaged in a clear cellophane bag, net Weight 1 ounce. UPC 7 19870 60023 3 for individual 1 ounce bags UPC 50719870600016 for Master caddy that holds 8 packages of 1 ounce bags The label is read in parts: "***Organically Grown Shiitake Mushrooms ***FUNGUSAMONGUS***Product of China ***".

Reported: September 18, 2019 Initiated: August 21, 2019 #F-2151-2019 3328/1 oz. packages units

Seattle Gourmet Foods Inc. issued this FDA Food recall on September 18, 2019. Classified as Low severity (Class III). Approximately 3328/1 oz. packages units are affected. The recall was issued because: FungusAmongUs Shiitake Organic Mushrooms are recalled due to undeclared Sulfites. the Florida Department of Agricultur…. This recall notice is sourced from official FDA Food enforcement records. Below you will find the complete product description, hazard information, remedy instructions, and related recalls from the same manufacturer or product category.

Recall Insight

This FDA Food action (record #F-2151-2019) was formally reported on September 18, 2019, with the manufacturer initiating the action on August 21, 2019. It is classified under Low severity (Class III), with a current status of Terminated. Seattle Gourmet Foods Inc. is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Tukwila, WA. Federal records indicate 3328/1 oz. packages units are affected.

The documented reason for this recall is: FungusAmongUs Shiitake Organic Mushrooms are recalled due to undeclared Sulfites. the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services tested and found 0.33 mg Sulfites per serving. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: nationwide. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

To put this record in context, PlainRecalls indexes 83,949 recalls across the FDA, CPSC, NHTSA and USDA FSIS going back to 1995. Within the same product category, the database holds 6 closely related recalls, of which 6 were also issued by FDA Food. That clustering is a signal — repeated actions in a narrow category often indicate a systemic quality-control issue, a supplier-wide contamination, or a design defect that has propagated across product lines. This recall is roughly 7 years old; older recalls can remain relevant because many units enter resale, rental, and secondary-market channels where the original warning never reaches the end user. Always cross-check the recall number against the official agency page before relying on any summary.

Recall Distribution by Severity Class

Severity1Class I (Critical)Class II (Moderate)Class III (Low)
Recall Distribution by Severity Class

Severity

Low

Units Affected

3328/1 oz. packages

Related Recalls

6

6 from same agency

Product Description

FungusAmongUs Shiitake Organic Mushrooms are dried mushrooms. Packaged in a clear cellophane bag, net Weight 1 ounce. UPC 7 19870 60023 3 for individual 1 ounce bags UPC 50719870600016 for Master caddy that holds 8 packages of 1 ounce bags The label is read in parts: "***Organically Grown Shiitake Mushrooms ***FUNGUSAMONGUS***Product of China ***".

Reason for Recall

FungusAmongUs Shiitake Organic Mushrooms are recalled due to undeclared Sulfites. the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services tested and found 0.33 mg Sulfites per serving.

Details

Units Affected
3328/1 oz. packages
Distribution
nationwide
Location
Tukwila, WA

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Food recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Low (Class III)
Status Terminated
Recall number F-2151-2019
Date reported September 18, 2019
Date initiated August 21, 2019
Recalling firm Seattle Gourmet Foods Inc.
Units affected 3328/1 oz. packages
Distribution nationwide

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Food enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Scale of Impact

3328/1 oz. packages units affected — limited or regional distribution scale.

Regional (<10K units)
Multi-state (10K – 100K units) ✓ This recall
Large-scale (100K – 1M units)
Massive (≥1M units)

Bracket cutoffs follow federal recall-disclosure conventions; bar widths scale linearly within each bracket. Source: PlainRecalls analysis of U.S. Food and Drug Administration filings.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
FungusAmongUs Shiitake Organic Mushrooms are dried mushrooms. Packaged in a clear cellophane bag, net Weight 1 ounce. UPC 7 19870 60023 3 for individual 1 ounce bags UPC 50719870600016 for Master caddy that holds 8 packages of 1 ounce bags The label is read in parts: "***Organically Grown Shiitake Mushrooms ***FUNGUSAMONGUS***Product of China ***".. Recalled by Seattle Gourmet Foods Inc.. Units affected: 3328/1 oz. packages.
Why was this product recalled?
FungusAmongUs Shiitake Organic Mushrooms are recalled due to undeclared Sulfites. the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services tested and found 0.33 mg Sulfites per serving.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Food on September 18, 2019. Severity: Low. Recall number: F-2151-2019.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: nationwide.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (F-2151-2019) against your product. Visit the official FDA Food website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
What are the health risks of consuming a recalled food product?
Recalled food products may contain contaminants, undeclared allergens, or harmful bacteria such as Salmonella, Listeria, or E. coli. Consuming these products can cause foodborne illness ranging from mild gastrointestinal symptoms to serious conditions requiring hospitalization. If you have consumed a recalled food product and experience symptoms, contact your healthcare provider and report to the FDA via MedWatch.

Recall Context

Product recalls are issued when a manufacturer, distributor, or federal agency determines that a product poses a safety risk to consumers. Recall severity varies based on the likelihood and degree of potential harm to consumers. Across PlainRecalls, we track 83,000+ recalls from FDA, CPSC, and NHTSA to help consumers stay informed and act quickly when safety issues arise.

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Data Sources

Data as of 2025. Source: FDA, CPSC, NHTSA, USDA FSIS federal recall databases.

  • Source: FDA — Food and Drug Administration, openFDA Enforcement API (food, drug, and medical device recalls)
  • Source: CPSC — Consumer Product Safety Commission Recalls API (consumer product recalls and hazards)
  • Source: NHTSA — National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Recalls API (vehicle safety recalls)
  • Source: USDA FSIS — Food Safety and Inspection Service (meat, poultry, and egg product recalls)

Recall information is sourced from official federal agency databases. Always verify recall details with the issuing agency for the most current status. This information is for research and awareness purposes only.

All federal data sources used on this page

Source: Federal recall agencies (FDA, CPSC, NHTSA, USDA FSIS) Aggregated multi-agency recall feeds · 2024 Recall data normalized across federal agency feeds; severity classifications follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC, NHTSA, USDA FSIS).