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Class I, DangerousF-0949-2017

Kahuko Sea Asparagus Packed in clear clamshell in 4 oz.. and 1 lb. weights and 5 lb. plastic bag. Keep refrigerated/. Rinse or blanch when ready to use. UPC 4 oz.: 897680001010; UPC 1 lb.: 897680001027; UPC 5 lb.: 897680001041. Marine Agrifuture, LLC 56-1081 Kamehameha Hwy Kahuku, HI 96731

Recalled by Marine AgriFuture, LLC on Nov 9, 2016

Reviewed by FoodRecallWatch Editorial Team · Updated

Recall Summary

Marine AgriFuture, LLC recalled Kahuko Sea Asparagus in a Class I action — the FDA's most serious tier, reserved for products with a reasonable probability of causing serious health consequences or death on Nov 9, 2016.

The recall was triggered by possible Salmonella contamination: "Ogo (or Limu) harvested from this farm has been linked to Salmonella illnesses in the state of Hawaii" Salmonella is one of the most common causes of U.S. foodborne illness, with symptoms that typically appear within six hours to six days of exposure.

The product reached multiple states, recorded by the FDA as "HI, CA, WA and Japan." A multi-state footprint means the same lot can surface in households far from the producer. The recalling firm is based in Kahuku, HI. The recall covers 1772 lbs of product. The FDA has Terminated this recall (first reported Jan 4, 2017), its final lifecycle state, indicating the agency considers the corrective action resolved. The historical record remains useful for tracking a brand's recall pattern over time.

Reason for Recall

Ogo (or Limu) harvested from this farm has been linked to Salmonella illnesses in the state of Hawaii

Product Description

Kahuko Sea Asparagus Packed in clear clamshell in 4 oz.. and 1 lb. weights and 5 lb. plastic bag. Keep refrigerated/. Rinse or blanch when ready to use. UPC 4 oz.: 897680001010; UPC 1 lb.: 897680001027; UPC 5 lb.: 897680001041. Marine Agrifuture, LLC 56-1081 Kamehameha Hwy Kahuku, HI 96731

Distribution

HI, CA, WA and Japan.

What Should You Do?

  • 1.Check your kitchen for this product immediately.
  • 2.Do not consume the recalled product.
  • 3.Return the product to where you bought it for a full refund, or throw it away.
  • 4.If you have experienced any health issues, contact your healthcare provider.

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Food category: Seafood & Fish
States affected: California, Hawaii, Washington

Terms Explained

Source: FDA Recalls, Market Withdrawals and Safety Alerts, 2026.