Ajinomoto Recalls 3.4 Million Pounds of Frozen Rice for Glass

Portland, Oregon-based Ajinomoto Foods North America Inc. has initiated a recall of nearly 3.4 million pounds of frozen chicken fried rice products sold at Trader Joe's stores across the United States and in Canada due to potential contamination with pieces of glass, according to U.S. Agriculture Department officials.

The recall affects Trader Joe's Chicken Fried Rice, a frozen meal containing fried rice, vegetables, chicken meat and eggs, packaged in 20-ounce plastic bags. The impacted products bear best-by dates ranging from September 8 through November 17, 2026, and are marked with the establishment number P18356 within the USDA inspection seal. These items were distributed nationwide through Trader Joe's outlets and also reached Canadian markets.

In addition, the company is recalling cardboard boxes containing six bags each of frozen Ajinomoto Yakitori Chicken with Japanese-Style Rice. This separate product, with best-by dates from September 9 to November 12, 2026, was sold exclusively in Canada.

The contamination issue came to light after four consumers reported discovering glass fragments in the products. Officials emphasized that no injuries have been reported to date, but...