AKT Trading Inc.

Recall #F-0554-2025 · Initiated 2025-01-15

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by FoodRecallsDB.info

What happened

A Japanese bamboo shoot product was recalled because the packaging is missing a "Keep Refrigerated" label, even though the product requires refrigeration to stay safe. About 1,200 packages were distributed to stores in Southern California.

Who is at risk

Anyone who purchased this product is potentially at risk, since it may have been stored at room temperature when it needs to be kept cold.

What to do

If you bought CHOSHIYA brand Menma Ajitsuke Prepared Bamboo Shoots (8.8 oz pouches), do not eat it. Return it to the store where you purchased it, or throw it away if you no longer have it.

Product

Menma Ajitsuke prepared bamboo shoots; Product of Japan; Manufactured by: Choshiya Honten CO., LTD. Hamamatsu 431-1103 Japan UPC 4 923673 527332. Product is packaged in 8.8 OZ Plastic Pouches. 60 units per case.

Reason for recall

CHOSHIYA branded MENMA AJITSUKE PREPARED BAMBOO SHOOTS missing "Keep Refrigerated" statement on package and are not shelf stable.

Quantity affected

1200 units

Distribution

Product was sold only to one local direct account with several retail locations all in the Southern California area.

Lot / code info

Expiration 01/29/2025

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit