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Lower risk Food recall · FDA · Published August 13, 2021

Mai Cuisine August Box of the Month NCA: Salmonella Risk in Shrimp Sushi

Mai Cuisine recalls August Box of the Month NCA (UPC 84003140261) sold at Whole Foods for Salmonella contamination in shrimp used in sushi.

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🇺🇸 FDA recall #F-0933-2021FoodMai Cuisine ›
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Recalling firmMai Cuisine475 6th St, Ktchn 10 · San Francisco, CA 94103-4706
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What happened, in plain English

Mai Cuisine is recalling August Box of the Month NCA (UPC 84003140261) sold at Whole Foods Market because frozen shrimp used in sushi products was contaminated with Salmonella. This poses a risk of foodborne illness if the shrimp is consumed. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/14192-mai-cuisine-august-box-of-the-month-nca-salmonella-risk.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/14192-mai-cuisine-august-box-of-the-month-nca-salmonella-risk · Updated October 4, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-0933-2021

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“Mai Cuisine August Box of the Month NCA: Salmonella Risk in Shrimp Sushi.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/14192-mai-cuisine-august-box-of-the-month-nca-salmonella-risk. Based on FDA recall #F-0933-2021 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-0933-2021%22&limit=1).

Why it’s dangerous

Salmonella bacteria can cause food poisoning, leading to symptoms like diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps. The contamination occurred in frozen shrimp used for sushi products, which were sold in the August Box of the Month NCA.

Who’s affected

Customers who purchased the August Box of the Month NCA (UPC 84003140261) from Whole Foods Market counters between August 12-13, 2021. Those who ate the shrimp sushi made from this product are at risk of foodborne illness.

How to tell if you have this one

Check for the Hand-Crafted date of 8/12/2021 or 8/13/2021 and Best By Date of 08/13/2021 or 08/14/2021 on the product. The product was sold at Whole Foods Market counters in August 2021.

  • Brand
    Mai Cuisine
  • Product
    August Box of the Month NCA UPC: 84003140261 Products were sold from Genji Sushi counters inside Whole Foods Market
  • Category
    Food
FDA recall event · 25 products

All 25 products in this recall

FDA lists each product line separately under one recall event. Check your product description, lot or code numbers against each row. Every row shares the hazard and remedy on this page.

  • Classification
    Class II
  • Status
    Terminated
  • Distribution
    Northern CA only
Recall numberProduct, codes & lotsQuantity
F-0930-202112 PC Shrimp Tempura Kabuki Roll [BR] UPC: 81244803670 Products were sold from Genji Sushi counters inside Whole Foods Market stores; The products can be identified with the Hand-Crafted date of 8/12/2021 and 8/13/2021 and Best By Date of 08/13/2021 and 08/14/20211490 packages, all Genji products
F-0931-202112 PC Shrimp Tempura Kabuki Roll [WR UPC:81244803410 Products were sold from Genji Sushi counters inside Whole Foods Market stores; The products can be identified with the Hand-Crafted date of 8/12/2021 and 8/13/2021 and Best By Date of 08/13/2021 and 08/14/20211490 packages - all Genji products
F-0932-202112 PC Spicy Shrimp Tempura Roll [WR] UPC: 81244803385 Products were sold from Genji Sushi counters inside Whole Foods Market stores; The products can be identified with the Hand-Crafted date of 8/12/2021 and 8/13/2021 and Best By Date of 08/13/2021 and 08/14/20211490 packages, all Genji Products
F-0933-2021August Box of the Month NCA UPC: 84003140261 Products were sold from Genji Sushi counters inside Whole Foods Market stores; The products can be identified with the Hand-Crafted date of 8/12/2021 and 8/13/2021 and Best By Date of 08/13/2021 and 08/14/20211490 Packages - all Genji products
F-0934-2021Double Shrimp BBQ Roll WR UPC: 81244803204 Products were sold from Genji Sushi counters inside Whole Foods Market stores; The products can be identified with the Hand-Crafted date of 8/12/2021 and 8/13/2021 and Best By Date of 08/13/2021 and 08/14/20211490 packages - all Genji Products
F-0935-2021ONO SHRIMP POKE BOWL UPC:84003140699 Products were sold from Genji Sushi counters inside Whole Foods Market stores; The products can be identified with the Hand-Crafted date of 8/12/2021 and 8/13/2021 and Best By Date of 08/13/2021 and 08/14/20211490 packages - all Genji products
F-0936-2021Rainbow Sushi Set [WR] UPC:81244803418 Products were sold from Genji Sushi counters inside Whole Foods Market stores; The products can be identified with the Hand-Crafted date of 8/12/2021 and 8/13/2021 and Best By Date of 08/13/2021 and 08/14/20211490 packages - all Genji products
F-0937-2021Sept Box of The Month (NCA) WR UPC: 84003140397 Products were sold from Genji Sushi counters inside Whole Foods Market stores; The products can be identified with the Hand-Crafted date of 8/12/2021 and 8/13/2021 and Best By Date of 08/13/2021 and 08/14/20211490 packages - all Genji products
F-0938-2021Shrimp California Roll [BR] UPC: 81244803702 Products were sold from Genji Sushi counters inside Whole Foods Market stores; The products can be identified with the Hand-Crafted date of 8/12/2021 and 8/13/2021 and Best By Date of 08/13/2021 and 08/14/20211490 packages - all Genji Products
F-0939-2021Shrimp California Roll [WR] UPC: 81244803442 Products were sold from Genji Sushi counters inside Whole Foods Market stores; The products can be identified with the Hand-Crafted date of 8/12/2021 and 8/13/2021 and Best By Date of 08/13/2021 and 08/14/20211490 packages - all Genji Products
F-0940-2021Shrimp Summer Roll UPC:81282401393 Products were sold from Genji Sushi counters inside Whole Foods Market stores; The products can be identified with the Hand-Crafted date of 8/12/2021 and 8/13/2021 and Best By Date of 08/13/2021 and 08/14/20211490 packages - all Genji products
F-0941-2021Spicy Shrimp California Roll [WR] UPC: 81244803444 Products were sold from Genji Sushi counters inside Whole Foods Market stores; The products can be identified with the Hand-Crafted date of 8/12/2021 and 8/13/2021 and Best By Date of 08/13/2021 and 08/14/20211490 packages - all Genji products
F-0942-2021Spicy Shrimp Inari 4 PC [WR] UPC: 81244803399 Products were sold from Genji Sushi counters inside Whole Foods Market stores; The products can be identified with the Hand-Crafted date of 8/12/2021 and 8/13/2021 and Best By Date of 08/13/2021 and 08/14/20211490 packages - all Genji products
F-0943-2021Spicy Shrimp Inari 4pc Kabuki [WR] UPC: 81244803408 Products were sold from Genji Sushi counters inside Whole Foods Market stores; The products can be identified with the Hand-Crafted date of 8/12/2021 and 8/13/2021 and Best By Date of 08/13/2021 and 08/14/20211490 packages - all Genji products
F-0944-2021Spicy Shrimp Tempura Roll [WR] UPC: 81244803443 Products were sold from Genji Sushi counters inside Whole Foods Market stores; The products can be identified with the Hand-Crafted date of 8/12/2021 and 8/13/2021 and Best By Date of 08/13/2021 and 08/14/202111490 packages - all Genji products
F-0945-2021WOK ST SHRIMP VEGGIE LO MEIN P UPC: 84003140247 Products were sold from Genji Sushi counters inside Whole Foods Market stores; The products can be identified with the Hand-Crafted date of 8/12/2021 and 8/13/2021 and Best By Date of 08/13/2021 and 08/14/20211490 packages - all Genji products
F-0946-2021Wok st. Shrimp Lo Mein UPC: 84003140405 Products were sold from Genji Sushi counters inside Whole Foods Market stores; The products can be identified with the Hand-Crafted date of 8/12/2021 and 8/13/2021 and Best By Date of 08/13/2021 and 08/14/20211490 packages - all Genji products
F-0947-202112pc Shrimp Tempura Kabuki Roll WR UPC: 8 4003140626 2 Product was sold from Mai Sushi counters inside Target stores in Northern CA.; The products can be identified with the Hand-Crafted date of 8/12/2021 and 8/13/2021 and Best By Date of 08/13/2021 and 08/14/202167 packages.
F-0948-2021SPICY SHRIMP TEMPURA ROLL UPC: 81282401109 Product was sold from Mai Sushi counters inside New Leaf Community Market stores in Northern CA.; The products can be identified with the Hand-Crafted date of 8/12/2021 and 8/13/2021 and Best By Date of 08/13/2021 and 08/14/2021103 packages -all products from New Leaf Market Stores.
F-0949-2021SPECIAL ROLL SUPER SET 16PC UPC: 81282401129 Product was sold from Mai Sushi counters inside New Leaf Community Market stores in Northern CA.; The products can be identified with the Hand-Crafted date of 8/12/2021 and 8/13/2021 and Best By Date of 08/13/2021 and 08/14/2021103 packages - all products for New Leaf Market stores.
F-0950-2021CHEF'S ASSORTED NIGIRI 6PC UPC: 81282401130 Product was sold from Mai Sushi counters inside New Leaf Community Market stores in Northern CA.; The products can be identified with the Hand-Crafted date of 8/12/2021 and 8/13/2021 and Best By Date of 08/13/2021 and 08/14/2021103 packages - all products sold in New Leaf Market stores.
F-0951-2021SCORPION ROLL UPC:81282401138 Product was sold from Mai Sushi counters inside New Leaf Community Market stores in Northern CA.; The products can be identified with the Hand-Crafted date of 8/12/2021 and 8/13/2021 and Best By Date of 08/13/2021 and 08/14/2021103 packages - all products sold in New Leaf Market stores
F-0952-2021BR SPECIAL ROLL SUPER SET 16PCL UPC:81282401203 Product was sold from Mai Sushi counters inside New Leaf Community Market stores in Northern CA.; The products can be identified with the Hand-Crafted date of 8/12/2021 and 8/13/2021 and Best By Date of 08/13/2021 and 08/14/2021103 packages - all products sold in New Leaf Market Stores
F-0953-2021COOKED VARIETY PACK UPC:81282401349 Product was sold from Mai Sushi counters inside New Leaf Community Market stores in Northern CA.; The products can be identified with the Hand-Crafted date of 8/12/2021 and 8/13/2021 and Best By Date of 08/13/2021 and 08/14/2021103 packages - all products sold in New Leaf Market stores
F-0954-2021SHRIMP MANGO FRESH ROLL UPC:81282401374 Product was sold from Mai Sushi counters inside New Leaf Community Market stores in Northern CA.; The products can be identified with the Hand-Crafted date of 8/12/2021 and 8/13/2021 and Best By Date of 08/13/2021 and 08/14/2021103 packages - all products sold in New Leaf Market Stores.
Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Check Product Dates

    Look for Hand-Crafted dates of 8/12/2021 or 8/13/2021 and Best By dates of 08/13/2021 or 08/14/2021 on the product.

Where it went and when

Where it was distributed

Distributed in California.

Alaska: not listedAKMaine: not listedMEVermont: not listedVTNew Hampshire: not listedNHWashington: not listedWAIdaho: not listedIDMontana: not listedMTNorth Dakota: not listedNDMinnesota: not listedMNIllinois: not listedILWisconsin: not listedWIMichigan: not listedMINew York: not listedNYRhode Island: not listedRIMassachusetts: not listedMAOregon: not listedORNevada: not listedNVWyoming: not listedWYSouth Dakota: not listedSDIowa: not listedIAIndiana: not listedINOhio: not listedOHPennsylvania: not listedPANew Jersey: not listedNJConnecticut: not listedCTCalifornia: yesCAUtah: not listedUTColorado: not listedCONebraska: not listedNEMissouri: not listedMOKentucky: not listedKYWest Virginia: not listedWVVirginia: not listedVAMaryland: not listedMDDelaware: not listedDEArizona: not listedAZNew Mexico: not listedNMKansas: not listedKSArkansas: not listedARTennessee: not listedTNNorth Carolina: not listedNCSouth Carolina: not listedSCDistrict of Columbia: not listedDCOklahoma: not listedOKLouisiana: not listedLAMississippi: not listedMSAlabama: not listedALGeorgia: not listedGAHawaii: not listedHITexas: not listedTXFlorida: not listedFL

FDA distribution: “Northern CA only” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.

States: California.

Recall timeline

FDA terminated this recall 41 days after the firm started it.

1. Firm started the recall: Aug 13, 202112. FDA classified it Class II: Sep 2, 202123. Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report: Sep 8, 202134. FDA terminated the recall: Sep 23, 202142021
  1. Firm started the recall
  2. FDA classified it Class II
  3. Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
  4. FDA terminated the recall

Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.

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Questions people ask

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Is this product safe to eat?

The product was recalled due to Salmonella contamination, so it is not safe to eat. Consumers should stop using it.

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  • Official source: FDA Recall #F-0933-2021 (August 13, 2021) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-0933-2021 to see it in context.
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