7-Eleven Japan Faces Backlash Over Cockroach Contamination in Rice Balls

7-Eleven issued a recall for its Pickled Plum Shiso, Sesame rice balls in Saitama Prefecture after two customers found cockroaches inside them. The contamination is believed to have occurred at the manufacturing factory, which has since halted production for cleaning and sterilization. The company has apologized and pledged to strengthen quality control measures. Customers who purchased the affected rice balls can return them for a refund.