Over 3.3 million pounds of chicken fried rice have been recalled due to possible contamination with glass, according to the official announcement made by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).
What’s Being Recalled and Why—the Details
According to the FSIS notice, Ajinomoto Foods North America has recalled around 3,370,530 pounds of frozen chicken fried rice, which was produced between September 8 and November 17, 2025.
The FSIS has issued the recall with a Class I risk warning, indicating a high risk in which there could be a “reasonable probability that consumption of the product could cause serious adverse health consequences” if the product is consumed. This is because there is a possibility that the frozen rice product may contain foreign elements, specifically glass.
The FSIS said Ajinomoto’s products “may be contaminated with foreign material, specifically glass,” and can be identified by the establishment number P-18356, which can be found inside the USDA [U.S. Department of Agriculture] mark of inspection.
The product was sold at Trader Joe’s outlets in 20-ounce plastic bag packages labeled “Trader Joe’s Chicken Fried Rice with stir-fried rice, vegetables, seasoned dark chicken meat, and eggs.”
It has best-by dates from September 8, 2026, through to November 17, 2026, and was shipped to Trader Joe’s retail locations nationwide, according to the notice.
Ajinomoto also recalled 1.53-kilogram cardboard packages containing six bags of “Ajinomoto Yakitori Chicken with Japanese-Style Fried Rice,” which the company exported to Canada.
The FSIS said the issue surfaced after Ajinomoto told the agency that it had received four consumer complaints of glass in the product.
At the time of publishing, the FSIS confirmed that no injuries or illnesses related to the recalled products had been reported.
The FSIS said it was concerned that “some product may be in retailers’ or consumers’ freezers,” urging people to check their freezers for the recalled products. If they have the recalled rice, they have been advised not to consume it. Instead, they should throw the affected product away or return it to the place they purchased it from.
What Happens Next
The agency said it would post any available retail distribution lists for the recalled products on its website to inform consumers and retailers.
FSIS has also advised consumers who have any questions or concerns to contact Ajinomoto’s Consumer Affairs at (855) 742-5011 or customercare@ajinomotofoods.com.
