Severity
Critical
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.
Reported: February 19, 2025 Initiated: January 15, 2025 #F-0554-2025 1200 units units
The recall
Akt Trading Inc. issued this critical-severity FDA Food recall — CHOSHIYA branded MENMA AJITSUKE PREPARED BAMBOO SHOOTS missing "Keep Refrigerated" statement on package and a….
- Critical
- severity level
- 1200 units
- units affected
- Class I
- classification
- February 19, 2025
- reported
Sourced from official FDA Food enforcement records. Verify recall #F-0554-2025 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This FDA Food action (record #F-0554-2025) was formally reported on February 19, 2025, with the manufacturer initiating the action on January 15, 2025. It is classified under Critical severity (Class I), with a current status of Terminated. Akt Trading Inc. is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Torrance, CA. Federal records indicate 1200 units units are affected.
The documented reason for this recall is: CHOSHIYA branded MENMA AJITSUKE PREPARED BAMBOO SHOOTS missing "Keep Refrigerated" statement on package and are not shelf stable. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Product was sold only to one local direct account with several retail locations all in the Southern California area.. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
To put this record in context, PlainRecalls indexes 83,949 recalls across the FDA, CPSC and NHTSA going back to 1995. Within the same product category, the database holds 6 closely related recalls. That clustering is a signal — repeated actions in a narrow category often indicate a systemic quality-control issue, a supplier-wide contamination, or a design defect that has propagated across product lines. This recall is roughly 1 year old; older recalls can remain relevant because many units enter resale, rental, and secondary-market channels where the original warning never reaches the end user. Always cross-check the recall number against the official agency page before relying on any summary.
Where this recall sits in the database
Of 83,949 recalls in the database, 21,198 are high severity, 58,883 moderate, and 3,868 low. This recall is classified high severity.
Units Affected
1200 units
Related Recalls
6
0 from same agency
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.
Reason for Recall
CHOSHIYA branded MENMA AJITSUKE PREPARED BAMBOO SHOOTS missing "Keep Refrigerated" statement on package and are not shelf stable.
Details
- Recalling Firm
- Akt Trading Inc.
- Units Affected
- 1200 units
- Distribution
- Product was sold only to one local direct account with several retail locations all in the Southern California area.
- Location
- Torrance, CA
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Critical (Class I) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | F-0554-2025 |
| Date reported | February 19, 2025 |
| Date initiated | January 15, 2025 |
| Recalling firm | Akt Trading Inc. |
| Units affected | 1200 units |
| Distribution | Product was sold only to one local direct account with several retail locations all in the Southern California area. |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Food enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Frequently Asked Questions
What product was recalled? ▼
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.. Recalled by Akt Trading Inc.. Units affected: 1200 units.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
CHOSHIYA branded MENMA AJITSUKE PREPARED BAMBOO SHOOTS missing "Keep Refrigerated" statement on package and are not shelf stable.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the FDA Food on February 19, 2025. Severity: Critical. Recall number: F-0554-2025.
Where was the recalled product distributed? ▼
Distribution: Product was sold only to one local direct account with several retail locations all in the Southern California area..
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall? ▼
Check the product description and recall number (F-0554-2025) against your product. Visit the official FDA Food website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
What are the health risks of consuming a recalled food product? ▼
Recalled food products may contain contaminants, undeclared allergens, or harmful bacteria such as Salmonella, Listeria, or E. coli. Consuming these products can cause foodborne illness ranging from mild gastrointestinal symptoms to serious conditions requiring hospitalization. If you have consumed a recalled food product and experience symptoms, contact your healthcare provider and report to the FDA via MedWatch.
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Data Sources
Source: FDA, CPSC, and NHTSA federal recall databases. This recall: FDA Food, reported February 19, 2025.
- Source: FDA — Food and Drug Administration, openFDA Enforcement API (food, drug, and medical device recalls)
- Source: CPSC — Consumer Product Safety Commission Recalls API (consumer product recalls and hazards)
- Source: NHTSA — National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Recalls API (vehicle safety recalls)
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Source: Federal recall agencies (FDA, CPSC, NHTSA) Aggregated federal recall feeds Recall data normalized across FDA, CPSC and NHTSA feeds; severity classifications follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type).