The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0679-2025·Announced 2025-04-09

Choshiya Rakkyo Zuke Prepared Vegetables Recalled for Missing Refrigeration Label

Choshiya brand rakkyo zuke prepared vegetables are being recalled due to missing 'Keep Refrigerated' label statements. These non-shelf-stable vegetables may spoil if not properly refrigerated.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: FDA Class I classification requires a minimum severity of 4. Missing critical storage instructions on non-shelf-stable food products creates risk of spoilage and potential foodborne illness if consumers do not refrigerate properly.

Plain-English summary

Choshiya brand rakkyo zuke prepared vegetables with expiration dates of 07/01/2025 or 08/01/2025 are being recalled due to missing 'Keep Refrigerated' label statements. The recalled products are non-shelf stable and require refrigeration to prevent spoilage.

AKT Trading Inc., the manufacturer, initiated the recall. The affected products were distributed exclusively to Tokyo Central. A total of 800 cases containing 20 units per case were involved in this distribution.

Consumers who have purchased these products should verify their product labels. If the 'Keep Refrigerated' statement is missing, the product should be stored in a refrigerator to ensure food safety and prevent spoilage.

The recalled product

Product
Choshiya branded "RAKKYO ZUKE PREPARED VEGETABLES" UPC# JANCODE 4983673526021
Manufacturer
AKT Trading Inc.
Hazard
  • mis-labeling
  • spoilage-risk

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (2)

  • Expiration: 07/01/2025
  • 08/01/2025

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.