Summary
Company Announcement Date: February 11, 2025
FDA Publish Date: February 12, 2025
Product Type: Food & Beverages
Company Announcement
AKT Trading Inc. of Torrance, California is recalling 120 packages of Menma Ajitsuke Prepared Bamboo Shoot Product, due to the potential contamination with Clostridium botulinum, a bacterium that can cause life-threatening illness or death. This recall is to ensure the safety and well-being of consumers.
The bamboo shoot product was distributed at Tokyo Central Costa Mesa store in Costa Mesa, California. The affected product is packaged in a plastic bag and can be identified by the following information:
- Brand Name: CHOSHIYA
- Product Name: MENMA AJITSUKE PREPARED BAMBOO SHOOTS
- Container: 8.8oz plastic bag
- JANCODE (UPC): 4983673527332
- Expiration Date: 1/29/2025
No illnesses have been reported to date. Consumers are warned not to use the product even if it does not look or smell spoiled. Bottulism, a potentially fatal form of food poisoning, can cause symptoms such as general weakness, dizziness, double-vision, and trouble with speaking or swallowing.
Company Contact Information
AKT Trading Inc.
Phone: 310-715-2174
Email: in**@ak****.com
Product Photos
[Image of package and label]
Conclusion
AKT Trading Inc. is committed to the safety and quality of its products and is taking this action out of an abundance of caution. We are cooperating fully with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on this matter.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the reason for the recall?
A: The recall is due to the potential contamination with Clostridium botulinum, a bacterium that can cause life-threatening illness or death.
Q: What is the product being recalled?
A: Menma Ajitsuke Prepared Bamboo Shoot Product.
Q: Where was the product distributed?
A: The product was distributed at Tokyo Central Costa Mesa store in Costa Mesa, California.
Q: What are the affected product details?
A: The affected product is packaged in a plastic bag and can be identified by the following information: Brand Name: CHOSHIYA, Product Name: MENMA AJITSUKE PREPARED BAMBOO SHOOTS, Container: 8.8oz plastic bag, JANCODE (UPC): 4983673527332, Expiration Date: 1/29/2025.
Q: What should I do if I purchased the affected product?
A: Consumers who have purchased the affected product with the specified expiration date are urged not to consume it. Consumers should discard the product or return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.
