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Class I Recall

Menma Ajitsuke prepared bamboo shoots; Product of Japan; Manufactured by: Choshiya Honten CO., LTD. Hamamatsu 431-1103

AKT Trading Inc.

Summary

The FDA issued a Class I for Menma Ajitsuke prepared bamboo shoots; Product of Japan; Manufactured by: Choshi by AKT Trading Inc.. Reason: CHOSHIYA branded MENMA AJITSUKE PREPARED BAMBOO SHOOTS missing "Keep Refrigerated" statement on package and are not shelf stable..

Details

Source

Food Recall

External ID

F-0554-2025

Action Date

2025-02-19

Status

Terminated

Category

food

Product Description

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.

Lot/Code Info: Expiration 01/29/2025

Quantity Affected: 1200 units

Reason for Recall

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

Distribution

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

Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated

Recall Initiated: 2025-01-15

Company

AKT Trading Inc.

Torrance, CA

Context & Analysis

This is a Class I recall. Class I recalls are the most serious — there is a reasonable probability that use of or exposure to the product will cause serious health consequences or death.

This was one of 106 food recalls issued in the same week, part of 204 food-related FDA actions this month.

AKT Trading Inc. has 7 FDA actions in our database, including 7 recalls.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Class I recall?

A Class I recall is the most serious type. The FDA has determined there is a reasonable probability that the product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. Consumers should stop using the product immediately.

What should I do if I have this product?

Stop using the product. Check the product against the specific lot numbers or identifiers listed in the recall. Contact the manufacturer (AKT Trading Inc.) or your retailer for a refund or replacement. If you experienced adverse effects, report them to the FDA via MedWatch.

How often does AKT Trading Inc. have FDA actions?

AKT Trading Inc. has 7 FDA actions in our database, including 7 recalls and 0 device clearances.

Where can I find the official FDA record?

The official record is available on FDA.gov. Search for "F-0554-2025" on FDA.gov for the full record. You can also use the openFDA API to query this record programmatically.

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