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
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.
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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 Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET.
