Ajinomoto Chicken Fried Rice — possible glass contamination
Possible contamination with foreign material, specifically glass
The notice for Ajinomoto Chicken Fried Rice by Ajinomoto / Trader Joe's, posted Feb 19, 2026 for Possible contamination with foreign material, specifically glass, was called off Sep 1, 2026. The source considers it over as of Sep 2, 2026; if you still have some, the lot codes on this page are how you tell.
This one has been called off by the source. If you still have some, the lot codes below are how you tell.
What happened
Ajinomoto Foods North America is recalling about 3.37 million pounds of frozen chicken fried rice products because they may contain small pieces of glass. This includes Ajinomoto Yakitori Chicken with Japanese-Style Fried Rice (exported to Canada) and Trader Joe's Chicken Fried Rice sold at Trader Joe's stores nationwide. The recall started after the company received four consumer complaints about glass in the product. No injuries have been confirmed.
What to do
If you have either product in your freezer, do not eat it. Throw it away or return it to the store where you bought it. If you have concerns about a possible injury, contact your healthcare provider. Questions can be directed to Ajinomoto Consumer Affairs at (855) 742-5011 or customercare@ajinomotofoods.com, or the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 888-674-6854.
| Product | UPC | Lot / codes | Best by | Package |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AJINOMOTO YAKITORI CHICKEN WITH JAPANESE-STYLE FRIED RICE | — | — | 26 SE 09 through 26 NO 12 | 1.53-kg. cardboard package containing 6 bags, frozen |
| TRADER JOE'S Chicken Fried Rice with stir fried rice, vegetables, seasoned dark chicken meat and eggs | — | — | 9/8/2026 through 11/17/2026 | 20-oz. (1 lb. 4 oz.) plastic bag, frozen |
CA, Nationwide
Sold atTrader Joe's
- FSIS — primary source, first seen Sep 1, 2026
Brand history: Ajinomoto / Trader Joe's · Report an error · Extraction confidence 85%
Questions
Every answer is a field on this notice.
Is Ajinomoto Chicken Fried Rice recalled?
The notice for Ajinomoto Chicken Fried Rice by Ajinomoto / Trader Joe's, posted Feb 19, 2026 for Possible contamination with foreign material, specifically glass, was called off Sep 1, 2026. The source considers it over as of Sep 2, 2026; if you still have some, the lot codes on this page are how you tell.
What should I do?
If you have either product in your freezer, do not eat it. Throw it away or return it to the store where you bought it. If you have concerns about a possible injury, contact your healthcare provider. Questions can be directed to Ajinomoto Consumer Affairs at (855) 742-5011 or customercare@ajinomotofoods.com, or the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 888-674-6854.
Where was it sold?
Sold at Trader Joe's. Distribution: CA, Nationwide.
Which lot codes and UPCs are affected?
2 products listed. No upcs given. No lot codes given. Match the code printed on your package, not the product name.