Frozen Food Recall Expands to Nearly 37M Pounds

Ajinomoto Foods North America products may be contaminated with glass, prompting a massive recall.

Published on Mar. 5, 2026

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service announced that a frozen food recall involving Ajinomoto Foods North America products has expanded to nearly 37 million pounds. The recall now includes 16 products produced between October 2024 and February 2026 that may be contaminated with glass, specifically from a vegetable ingredient like carrots. The products were shipped nationwide under several brand names including Ajinomoto, Kroger, Ling Ling, Tai Pei and Trader Joe's.

Why it matters

This large-scale recall highlights the importance of food safety and the potential risks consumers face when purchasing frozen foods. The contamination with glass poses a serious health hazard, and the expansion of the recall to nearly 37 million pounds of product underscores the scale of the issue and the need for rigorous quality control measures in the food production industry.

The details

The expanded recall adds about 33.6 million pounds of ready-to-eat and not-ready-to-eat chicken and pork fried rice, ramen and shu mai dumpling products to the original 3.37 million pounds recalled on February 19. The products were produced between October 2024 and February 2026 and have best-by dates ranging from February 2026 through August 2027. Multiple consumer complaints about glass found in the products prompted the investigation, though no confirmed injuries have been reported.

  • The original recall was announced on February 19, 2026.
  • The expanded recall was announced on March 3, 2026.

The players

Ajinomoto Foods North America

A food production company whose frozen products are subject to the recall.

U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service

The federal agency responsible for overseeing the recall and ensuring the products are removed from distribution.

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What’s next

Federal officials said recall effectiveness checks will continue to ensure the products are removed from distribution.

The takeaway

This large-scale frozen food recall highlights the critical importance of robust food safety measures and quality control processes in the manufacturing industry. Consumers should be vigilant about checking for recalled products and disposing of them properly to avoid potential health risks.