India, March 5 -- California-based AKT Trading Inc. is recalling prepared vegetable products manufactured by Choshiya Honten Co., Ltd. due to a possible risk of Clostridium botulinum, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Clostridium botulinum is a dangerous bacterium that can cause botulism, a potentially fatal food poisoning. Symptoms include weakness, dizziness, double vision, and difficulty speaking or swallowing.
Other common signs are trouble in breathing, muscle weakness, bloating, and constipation.
The recall was issued after it was found on February 18 at a Tokyo Central / Marukai store that the product did not include the required "Keep Refrigerated" label, which could cause dangerous bacterial growth if stored at...