Choshiya Prepared Bamboo Shoots Recalled Due to Missing Keep Refrigerated Label
Choshiya branded menma (prepared bamboo shoots) are being recalled because the label fails to include the required 'Keep Refrigerated' statement. Improper storage of this non-shelf-stable product could lead to foodborne illness.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class I
Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: This FDA Class I recall involves missing required 'Keep Refrigerated' labeling on non-shelf-stable vegetables. Although no illnesses have been reported, the FDA's Class I classification indicates a reasonable probability of serious health consequences and requires a minimum severity score of 4 per the regulatory rubric.
Plain-English summary
Choshiya branded menma (prepared seasoned bamboo shoots), UPC/JANCODE 4983673527325, are being recalled by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The affected product comprises 3,600 cases containing 20 units each, distributed to Tokyo Central. Affected batches have expiration dates of 02/25/2025 or 04/03/2025.
The recall was initiated because the product label fails to include the required 'Keep Refrigerated' statement. These vegetables are non-shelf-stable and require proper refrigeration to prevent the growth of pathogenic bacteria that could cause foodborne illness. The missing label creates a serious risk that the product may be stored improperly.
Anyone in possession of this product should not consume it. Identify the product by its UPC/JANCODE 4983673527325 and verify the expiration date listed. Safely dispose of the affected product or return it to the place of purchase for a refund.
The recalled product
- Product
- Choshiya branded "MENMA AJITSUKE PREPARED BAMBOO SHOOTS" UPC# JANCODE 4983673527325
- Manufacturer
- AKT Trading Inc.
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: 02/25/2025
- 04/03/2025
Distribution
Distribution scope not specified by the agency.
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 6 recalled by AKT Trading Inc. under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.
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