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CHOSHIYA Menma Ajitsuke Prepared Bamboo Shoot recalled due to Botulism
1 year ago •source fda.gov • business
2975 Harbor Boulevard, Costa Mesa, 92626 California, United States
AKT Trading Inc. is recalling 120 packages of Menma Ajitsuke Prepared Bamboo Shoot Product because it has the potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum, a bacterium that can cause life-threatening illness or death. The bamboo shoot product was distributed at Tokyo Central Costa Mesa store in Costa Mesa, California. This issue was discovered on 1/14/2025 at the Tokyo Central Costa Mesa retail store where the product was found being sold under ambient (non-refrigerated) conditions. The missing "Keep Refrigerated" label likely contributed to this issue. The product was immediately removed from sale at this location.Botulism, a potentially fatal form of food poisoning, can cause the following symptoms: general weakness, dizziness, double vision, and trouble with speaking or swallowing. Difficulty in breathing, weakness of other muscles, abdominal distension, and constipation may also be common symptoms. People experiencing these problems should seek immediate medical attention.
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
Consumers are warned not to use the product even if it does not look or smell spoiled. They were recommended to return the product where they purchased it.
Company name: AKT Trading Inc.
Brand name: CHOSHIYA
Product recalled: Menma Ajitsuke Prepared Bamboo Shoot
Reason of the recall: Potential Foodborne Illness - Botulism
FDA Recall date: February 12, 2025
Source: www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/akt-trading-inc-recalls-seasoned-bamboo-shoots-because-possible-health-risk
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