Two federal health agencies are investigating a multistate outbreak of salmonella infections probably linked to wood ear mushrooms imported by Wismettac Asian Foods of Santa Fe Springs, California.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Food and Drug Administration issued notices this week advising consumers to be cautious when ordering meals with mushrooms. The dried mushrooms were shipped to restaurants in 31 states and Washington, D.C.
"Consumers can ask restaurants where mushrooms are from before ordering to avoid eating recalled mushrooms," the FDA said.
There have been 41 reported cases of the salmonella infection in 10 states.