Ajinomoto Foods North America Inc. has announced a recall of 3,370,530 pounds of frozen, not-ready-to-eat chicken fried rice products following reports of glass fragments found in the product.

The recall was made public by the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).

Reason for Recall

The issue came to light after the company notified FSIS that it had received four consumer complaints reporting the presence of glass in the product.

At this time:

• No confirmed injuries have been reported.
• Consumers experiencing injury concerns are advised to contact a healthcare provider.

Glass contamination is considered a physical hazard, posing risks such as cuts, choking, or internal injury.

Products Affected

The affected products were manufactured between September 8, 2025, and November 17, 2025. Due to their frozen nature and long shelf life, products may still be present in consumers’ homes.

Ajinomoto Product (Exported to Canada)

• 1.53 kg cardboard packages
• Contains 6 bags of frozen
  “AJINOMOTO YAKITORI CHICKEN WITH JAPANESE-STYLE FRIED RICE”
• Best Before dates: 26 SE 09 through 26 NO 12

This product was distributed only in Canada.

Trader Joe’s Product (Distributed Nationwide in the U.S.)

• 20-ounce plastic bags
• “TRADER JOE’S Chicken Fried Rice with stir fried rice, vegetables, seasoned dark chicken meat and eggs”
• Best By dates: September 8, 2026 through November 17, 2026

The product was shipped to retail locations nationwide under the Trader Joe’s brand.

Identification Details

• Establishment Number: P-18356
• Appears inside the USDA mark of inspection

Consumers can locate this number on the product packaging to verify if their product is affected.

Consumer Advisory

FSIS urges consumers who have purchased these products:

• Do not consume them
• Dispose of the product safely or return it to the place of purchase

Retailers are also advised not to sell or distribute the recalled products.

Regulatory Perspective

Foreign material contamination, particularly glass, is categorized as a serious food safety concern under USDA regulations. Even in the absence of reported injuries, such recalls are treated with urgency due to the potential for severe harm.

Given the scale — over 3 million pounds — this recall highlights the importance of:

• Equipment inspection and maintenance
• Glass control programs in processing facilities
• Strong preventive controls under HACCP systems