AKT Trading Inc. of Torrance is recalling certain prepared vegetable products manufactured by Choshiya Honten Co., Ltd. due to a potential risk of Clostridium botulinum, a bacterium that can cause life-threatening illness or death.
The products lack the necessary “Keep Refrigerated” statement, which could lead to hazardous bacterial growth if stored at room temperature. Consumers are warned not to use the product even if it does not look or smell spoiled.
Botulism, a potentially fatal form of food poisoning, can cause the following symptoms: general weakness, dizziness, double-vision and trouble with speaking or swallowing. Difficulty in breathing, weakness of other muscles, abdominal distension and constipation may also be common symptoms. People experiencing these problems should seek immediate medical attention.
The products were distributed at Tokyo Central/Marukai stores in California:
Tokyo Central Gardena, 1740 Artesia Blvd., Gardena
Tokyo Central Cupertino, 19750 Stevens Creek Blvd., Cupertino
Marukai Market Little Tokyo, 123 S. Onizuka St. #105, Los Angeles
Tokyo Central & Main Pacific Square, 1620 W. Redondo Beach Blvd., Gardena
Tokyo Central San Diego, 8151 Balboa Ave., San Diego
Tokyo Central Torrance, 3832 W. Sepulveda Blvd., Torrance
Marukai Market West L.A., 12121 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles
Tokyo Central Costa Mesa, 2975 Harbor Blvd., Costa Mesa
Tokyo Central West Covina, 1420 S. Azusa Ave., West Covina
Tokyo Central Yorba Linda, 18171 Imperial Hwy., Yorba Linda
Tokyo Central PCH Torrance, 3665 Pacific Coast Hwy., Torrance
The affected product is packaged in a plastic bag and can be identified by the following information:
Shiba Zuke Prepared Mixed Vegetables, 1 lb. plastic bag, expiration date 8/27/25
Aokappa Zuke Prepared Mix Vegetables, 1 lb. plastic bag, expiration date 5/14/25
Fukushin Zuke Prepared Mix Vegetables, 1 lb. plastic bag, expiration date 7/9/25, 5/31/25
Soft Tsubozuke Prepared Mix Vegetables, 1 lb. plastic bag, expiration date 7/29/25
Rakkyo Zuke Prepared Vegetables, 1 lb. plastic bag, expiration date 8/1/25,7/1/25
Abura-Itami Zhasai Prepared Sichuan Vegetable, 8.8 oz. plastic bag, expiration date 4/3/25, 2/25/25
No illnesses have been reported to date.
This issue was discovered on Feb. 18 at the Tokyo Central/Marukai retail store. 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. They should discard the product or return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.
AKT Trading is committed to the safety and quality of its products and is taking this action out of an abundance of caution, and is cooperating fully with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on this matter.
Consumers with questions may contact AKT Trading at (310) 715-2174 (Monday-Friday, 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m.) or [email protected].
Fukushin Zuke Prepared Mix Vegetables, 1 lb. plastic bag, expiration date 7/9/25, 5/31/25
Soft Tsubozuke Prepared Mix Vegetables, 1 lb. plastic bag, expiration date 7/29/25
Rakkyo Zuke Prepared Vegetables, 1 lb. plastic bag, expiration date 8/1/25,7/1/25
Abura-Itami Zhasai Prepared Sichuan Vegetable, 8.8 oz. plastic bag, expiration date 4/3/25, 2/25/25.
Consumers with questions may contact AKT Trading at (310) 715-2174 (Monday-Friday, 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m.) or [email protected].