A total of 55 people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Stanley were reported from 12 states. And, epidemiologic, laboratory, and traceback information showed that wood ear mushrooms distributed by Wismettac Asian Foods Inc. were the likely source of this outbreak.

Illnesses started on dates ranging from Jan. 21,
Continue Reading Wood Ear Mushrooms tainted with Salmonella sickens 55 in 12 states

Federal officials continue to report new illnesses in a 10-state Salmonella outbreak linked to imported, contaminated wood ear mushrooms, also known as kikurage or black fungus.

Officials reported yesterday there have been 43 patients confirmed in the outbreak, up from 41 in previous reports from the Centers for Disease Control
Continue Reading Salmonella patient count up as outbreak traced to wood ear mushrooms continues

U.S. officials have linked recalled black fungus to a Salmonella outbreak that has sickened dozens of people in 10 states. The edible fungus is also known as wood ear mushrooms.

At least 41 patients are reported in the outbreak according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention outbreak announcement
Continue Reading CDC says recalled mushrooms linked to new Salmonella outbreak

A California company has initiated a recall for imported dried fungus because state officials found Salmonella in the food product.

Wismettac Asian Foods Inc., Santa Fe Springs, CA, is recalling Shirakiku brand imported dried fungus, also known as black fungus or kikurage, from restaurants in 31 states, the District of
Continue Reading Salmonella finding prompts recall of dried, imported, edible fungus