Yamashoku, a tofu manufacturer in Nara Prefecture, is conducting a voluntary recall of 3 filled-tofu products because of the risk of defective seals. The recall covers a total of 25,999 units sold at Mandai, Maruyasu and Lawson, with concerns that they could cause health problems including abdominal pain.
A voluntary recall is being conducted after a potential sealing defect was identified in 3 filled-tofu products manufactured by Yamashoku, a tofu maker in Yoshino District, Nara Prefecture. The 3 products subject to recall are “Tofu-tei Silken Tofu 150g × 3,” “Yamashoku Small Firm Silken Tofu 150g × 3” and “Lawson Silken Tofu 150g × 3.”
The announced sales volume totals 25,999 units. Of approximately 20,475 units of “Tofu-tei Silken Tofu” intended for Mandai, 12,975 are affected. Products intended for other retailers total approximately 3,600 units, while approximately 1,924 units were intended for Lawson. The products were sold from 2 to 4 November, and all have a best-before date of 15 November 2026. The production lot was manufactured on 1 November.
Although no health problems have been reported at this time, a warning has been issued because the products could cause health problems including abdominal pain and vomiting. The affected products are being removed from store shelves and point-of-purchase notices are being displayed, while purchasers have been informed that refunds will be provided at the sale price. Recalled products are scheduled to be discarded progressively.
The affected products and sales outlets are concentrated among supermarkets in the Kinki region, and Yamashoku is contacting the retailers concerned to coordinate the response.