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What’s the Problem?
According to an FDA Recall Letter [1], the affected product is packaged in a plastic bag and can be identified by the following information:
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Brand Name |
Product Name |
Container |
JAN CODE (UPC) |
Expiration Date |
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Japanese Pickles |
SHIBA ZUKE PREPARED MIX VEGETABLES |
1lb plastic bag |
4582207535128 |
8/27/2025 (Printed on the back of the product) |
*No illnesses have been reported to date |
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Japanese Pickles |
AOKAPPA ZUKE PREPARED MIX VEGETABLES |
1lb plastic bag |
4582207535135 |
5/14/2025 (Printed on the back of the product) |
*No illnesses have been reported to date |
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Japanese Pickles |
FUKUSHIN ZUKE PREPARED MIX VEGETABLES |
1lb plastic bag |
4582207535142 |
7/9/2025, 5/31/2025 (Printed on the back of the product) |
*No illnesses have been reported to date |
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Japanese Pickles |
SOFT TSUBOZUKE PREPARED MIX VEGETABLES |
1lb plastic bag |
4582207535159 |
7/29/2025 (Printed on the back of the product) |
*No illnesses have been reported to date |
|
Japanese Pickles |
RAKKYO ZUKE PREPARED VEGETABLES |
1lb plastic bag |
4983673526021 |
8/1/2025, 7/1/2025 (Printed on the back of the product) |
*No illnesses have been reported to date |
|
CHOSHIYA |
ABURA-ITAME ZHASAI PREPARED SICHUAN VEGETABLE |
8.8oz. plastic bag |
4983673527325 |
4/3/2025, 2/25/2025 (Printed on the edge of the surface) |
*No illnesses have been reported to date |
The packaging of the above products lack the necessary “Keep Refrigerated” statement, which could lead to hazardous bacterial growth if stored at room temperature, FDA said. Consumers are warned not to eat these products even if they look and smell normal.
The Products were distributed to the following Tokyo Central / Marukai stores in California:
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Tokyo Central Gardena |
1740 Artesia Blvd., Gardena, CA 90248 |
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Tokyo Central Cupertino |
19750 Stevens Creek Blvd.,Cupertino, CA 95014 |
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Marukai Market Little Tokyo |
123 S Onizuka St. #105, Los Angeles,CA 90012 |
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Tokyo Central & Main Pacific |
1620 W Redondo Beach Blvd.,Gardena, CA 90247 |
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Tokyo Central San Diego |
8151 Balboa Ave, San Diego, CA 92111 |
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Tokyo Central Torrance |
3832 W Sepulveda Blvd., Torrance, CA 90505 |
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Marukai Market West LA |
12121 W Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90064 |
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Tokyo Central Costa Mesa |
2975 Harbor Blvd., Costa Mesa,CA 92626 |
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Tokyo Central West Covina |
1420 S Azusa Ave., West Covina, CA 91791 |
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Tokyo Central Yorba Linda |
18171 Imperial Hwy., Yorba Linda, CA 92886 |
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Tokyo Central PCH Torrance |
3665 Pacific Coast Highway, Torrance, CA 90505 |
FDA Recommendation
If you purchased any products that are affected by this recall, you should not eat them, and either discard them immediately or return them to the point of purchase for a refund.
Anyone concerned about a potential Botulism food poisoning illness should contact their healthcare provider or dial 9-1-1 immediately.
This recall began on March 3, 2025.
Quick Facts About Clostridium botulinum
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What It Is: Clostridium botulinum is a gram-positive, spore-forming, anaerobic bacterium that produces the botulinum toxin, one of the most potent neurotoxins known.
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Disease It Causes: Botulism, a rare but serious illness causing paralysis and respiratory failure if untreated.
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Types of Botulism:
- Foodborne botulism – Ingesting toxin-contaminated food (e.g., improperly canned foods).
- Infant botulism – Spores colonize the intestines and produce toxins (linked to honey consumption in babies <1 year old).
- Wound botulism – Infection from bacteria in deep wounds (linked to drug use and contaminated wounds).
- Iatrogenic botulism – Overdose from botox injections.
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Toxin Mechanism: Botulinum toxin blocks acetylcholine release at neuromuscular junctions, causing flaccid paralysis.
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Symptoms: Blurred vision, drooping eyelids, difficulty swallowing and breathing, muscle weakness, and paralysis.
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Sources & Transmission:
- Found in soil, water, and improperly processed food.
- High-risk foods: Canned vegetables, smoked fish, cured meats, and fermented foods.
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Prevention:
- Proper food handling (pressure cooking, refrigeration).
- Avoid giving honey to infants under 12 months.
- Boil home-canned foods for at least 10 minutes to inactivate the toxin.
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Treatment: Botulinum antitoxin (most effective if given early) and supportive care, including ventilation in severe cases.
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Reference:
- https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/akt-trading-inc-recalls-prepared-vegetable-products-because-possible-health-risk