Trader Joe’s recall overview:
- Who: Ajinomoto Foods North America is recalling approximately 3.4 million pounds of frozen chicken fried rice products, including Trader Joe’s Chicken Fried Rice.
- Why: The recall is being issued due to potential contamination with glass fragments.
- Where: The recall affects products sold in the United States and Canada.
Ajinomoto Foods North America is recalling a significant amount of its frozen chicken fried rice products, including those sold under the Trader Joe’s brand, due to the risk of glass contamination.
The recall involves nearly 3.4 million pounds of products distributed across the United States and Canada. This action follows consumer reports of glass pieces found in the products, though no injuries have been reported so far.
The recall, announced by the U.S. Department of Agriculture on Feb. 19, covers products manufactured between Sept. 8, 2025, and Nov. 17, 2025.
Specifically, the recall includes 1.53-kg packages of Ajinomoto Yakitori Chicken with Japanese-Style Fried Rice and 20-oz. bags of Trader Joe’s Chicken Fried Rice. The affected Trader Joe’s products were distributed nationwide, while Ajinomoto’s were exported to Canada.
“Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them,” the recall notice says.
Frozen chicken rice recall triggered by consumer complaints
The issue was identified after Ajinomoto Foods received four complaints from consumers about finding glass in the products.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has expressed concern that some contaminated products may still be in consumers’ freezers. The FSIS said it is conducting recall effectiveness checks to ensure that the products are removed from circulation and that consumers are informed.
Ajinomoto Foods is advising consumers to either discard the products or return them to the place of purchase for a refund.
The company has provided contact information for consumers seeking further details: they can reach out to Ajinomoto Foods North America at 855-742-5011 or via email at [email protected].
Ajinomoto Foods has not received any reports of injuries related to this Trader Joe’s recall. The company is not currently facing legal action over the recall, but Top Class Actions monitors such situations closely as they sometimes lead to class action lawsuits.
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