Trader Joe's Chicken Fried Rice Recall Expanded. Packages May Contain Glass Fragments.

The recall also includes fried rice, dumplings, and ramen from Ajinomoto, Kroger, Ling Ling, and Tai Pei

Trisha Calvo, Consumer Reports Deputy Editor, Health & Food.

By Trisha Calvo
Deputy Editor, Health & Food

Updated March 10, 2026

Trader Joe's Chicken Fried Rice is one of 16 frozen Asian foods recalled.

Ajinomoto Foods North America has announced a recall of 16 frozen fried rice, ramen, and dumpling products sold under various brand names, according to a notice posted on the Department of Agriculture’s website. These brands include Ajinomoto, Kroger, Trader Joe’s, and others.

The products may contain glass fragments. A total of nearly 37 million pounds of food have been recalled.

Ling Ling Fried Rice, Ajinomoto Yakitori Chicken Fried Rice, Kroger Chicken Fried Rice, Tai Pei Ultimate Fried Rice, and Trader Joe's Chicken Shu Mai — Fried rice from Ling Ling, Ajinomoto, Kroger, and Tai Pei, along with dumplings from Trader Joe's, are some of the products in the recall.

Separately, Trader Joe’s announced that in addition to the Chicken Fried Rice and Chicken Shu Mai products, it is also recalling its Vegetable Fried Rice and Japanese Style Fried Rice (with best-by dates of Feb. 28, 2026, through Nov. 19, 2026, and Feb. 28, 2026, through Nov. 14, 2026, respectively). In an email to CR, Trader Joe’s said this was “related to the Ajinomoto recall.” “We err on the side of caution and are proactive in addressing issues,” a Trader Joe’s spokesperson said.

Foreign materials, such as glass, in food are a common reason for recalls, says James E. Rogers, PhD, director of product and food safety research and testing at Consumer Reports. “They can cause mouth lacerations, broken teeth, digestive issues, or choking if you bite into them.” Ajinomoto did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

If you have any of these products in your freezer, don’t eat them. Throw them away or return them to the store where you bought them for a refund. If you have questions about the Ajinomoto recall, you can contact the company at 855-742-5011 or customercare@ajinomotofoods.com. Trader Joe’s customers can call Trader Joe’s customer relations at 626-599-3817 between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

Correction: An earlier version of this article, originally published March 5, 2026, stated that products with establishment number P-12356B were part of the recall. This article also now includes updated information from the USDA.

Trisha Calvo

Trisha Calvo has been the deputy editor for health and food at Consumer Reports since 2013, focusing on nutrition and food safety, frequently editing food safety investigations. Previously, she was an executive editor at Rodale Books and the executive editor at Shape magazine. You’ll often find her in her kitchen creating deliciously healthy dishes.