Ajinomoto Recalls Millions Of Chicken Fried Rice Over Glass
FSIS said Ajinomoto recalled roughly 3,370,530 to 3.4 million pounds of frozen chicken fried rice after four consumer reports of glass; products were sold at Trader Joe's and in Canada.
Overview
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service said Ajinomoto Foods North America is recalling roughly 3,370,530 to 3.4 million pounds of frozen not-ready-to-eat chicken fried rice because it may contain glass.
Officials said the recall followed four consumer complaints about finding glass in the product and that there have been no confirmed reports of injury.
Ajinomoto pulled 20-ounce plastic bags sold at Trader Joe's nationwide and recalled cardboard cartons of six bags labeled "Yakitori Chicken with Japanese-Style Fried Rice" that were shipped only to Canada.
Notices list affected items as 20-ounce retail packages and export cartons, and some notices identify establishment number P-18356 inside the USDA mark of inspection.
FSIS advised consumers not to eat the products and to throw them away or return them to retailers until further notice.
Analysis
Center-leaning sources present this recall neutrally, without editorial framing, reporting facts (product names, package sizes, best‑by dates, establishment number) and clear consumer guidance. They cite official agencies and the count of consumer complaints, avoid charged language, and omit political or opinion context, keeping focus on public safety.
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FAQ
Check the product packaging for the best-by dates between September 8, 2025, and November 17, 2025 (for Trader Joe's 20-ounce packages) or September 9, 2026 through November 12, 2026 (for Ajinomoto six-pack cardboard packages labeled 'Yakitori Chicken with Japanese-Style Fried Rice').[1][3] The recalled products were produced during the September 8 to November 17, 2025 period.[1]
According to the FSIS, there have been no confirmed reports of injury from consuming the recalled products.[1][2] If you have concerns about symptoms after consumption, contact a healthcare provider or poison control for guidance. However, if you have the product remaining, do not eat it and dispose of it or return it to the store.[1]
The search results do not provide specific details about how the glass contamination occurred or its cause. The FSIS only noted that the products may be contaminated with glass and that the issue was discovered after four consumers reported finding glass in the product.[1] For more specific details about the contamination source, you can contact Ajinomoto Foods directly at (855) 742-5011 or customercare@ajinomotofoods.com.[3]
The FSIS advised consumers to either throw away the recalled products or return them to the store where they were purchased.[1][3] For specific information about refund or replacement policies, contact the store directly or Ajinomoto Foods at (855) 742-5011.[3]
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