Trader Joe's Recalls Frozen Foods with Monrovia Ties

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Trader Joe's, the grocery chain with corporate offices in Monrovia, California, has issued a recall for several of its frozen food products that may contain glass fragments. The recall affects the company's Trader Joe's Chicken Fried Rice and Trader Joe's Chicken Soup Dumplings (Shu Mai), which are produced at a facility with ties to the Monrovia area. Customers are urged to throw away the affected items or return them to the store for a full refund.

Why it matters

This recall highlights the importance of food safety and quality control, especially for large grocery chains that distribute products nationwide. The Monrovia community, home to Trader Joe's corporate headquarters, will be closely watching how the company handles this issue and communicates with customers.

The details

According to the recall notice, the affected Trader Joe's frozen food products may contain fragments of glass, posing a potential safety risk to consumers. The recall includes two varieties of Trader Joe's Chicken Fried Rice (8 oz. and 24 oz. packages) and two varieties of Trader Joe's Chicken Soup Dumplings (Shu Mai) (12 oz. packages). All of these products were produced at a facility with ties to the Monrovia area.

• The recall was announced on March 5, 2026.

What they’re saying

What’s next

Customers who have purchased the affected Trader Joe's frozen food products are urged to throw them away or return them to the store for a full refund.