The FDA reported that AKT Trading Inc (Torrance, California) recalled 120 packages of Menma Ajitsuke Prepared Bamboo Shoot Product because it has the potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum. Consumers are warned not to use the product even if it does not look or smell spoiled.The bamboo shoot product was distributed at the Tokyo Central Costa Mesa store in Costa Mesa, California. The affected product is packaged in a plastic bag. It can be identified by the following information: Brand Name: CHOSHIYA, Product Name: MENMA AJITSUKE PREPARED BAMBOO SHOOTS, Container: 8.8oz plastic bag, Expiration Date: 1/29/2025. No illnesses have been reported to date. This issue was discovered on 1/14/2025 at the Tokyo Central Costa Mesa retail store, where the product was 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. 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.@ https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/akt-trading-inc-recalls-seasoned-bamboo-shoots-because-possible-health-risk#:~:text=AKT%20Trading%20Inc%20of%20Torrance,life%2Dthreatening%20illness%20or%20death.
