CLASS I Food recall · Reported 1 Mar 2017 · FDA Enforcement Report
Ogo (Seaweed) recalled by True World Foods Portland
True World Foods Portland is recalling Ogo (Seaweed), distributed in Oregon. The recall was initiated on 6 Nov 2016 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.
Check your package
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
Recall details
- Recall number
- F-1535-2017
- FDA event ID
- 76468
- Recalling firm
- True World Foods Portland, Vancouver, WA
- Brand
- Ogo
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 6 Nov 2016
- FDA classified
- 23 Feb 2017
- Reported
- 1 Mar 2017
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Telephone
- Reason category
- Salmonella
- Product category
- Other
Timeline
| 6 Nov 2016 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 23 Feb 2017 | Classified by FDA | +109 days |
| 1 Mar 2017 | Published in enforcement report | +6 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
True World Foods Portland, LLC received, repackaged and distributed Ogo (seaweed) which was recalled from the raw material supplier of the Ogo (or Limu) because it was harvested from the farm that has been linked to Salmonella illnesses in the state of Hawaii.
Salmonella causes fever, diarrhea and abdominal cramps, usually 12 to 72 hours after eating contaminated food. Most people recover without treatment, but severe cases can need hospital care.
Product as listed by the FDA
Ogo (Seaweed) packaged in plastic bags. Label contains the product name, date of shipment, weight of the order, toute number, order number and Distributed By True World Foods Portland LLC.
Where it was distributed
Restaurants in Portland, OR only
Questions about this recall
Is Ogo (Seaweed) recalled?
Yes. True World Foods Portland recalled Ogo (Seaweed) on 6 Nov 2016. The recall is Class I and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-1535-2017.
Why was it recalled?
True World Foods Portland, LLC received, repackaged and distributed Ogo (seaweed) which was recalled from the raw material supplier of the Ogo (or Limu) because it was harvested from the farm that has been linked to Salmonella illnesses in the state of Hawaii.
Which lots are affected?
None
Where was it sold?
Restaurants in Portland, OR only
What should I do if I have it?
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
What does Class I mean?
Class I is the most serious FDA recall category: there is a reasonable probability that using the product will cause serious health consequences or death.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 21 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
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