Trader Joe's Recalls Additional 10M Pounds Of Frozen Food Item Sold In GA

Shoppers in Atlanta should check their freezers after a massive expansion of a frozen food recall affecting Trader Joe's and Kroger locations in Georgia, due to possible glass contamination.

Mar. 25, 2026 at 5:22am

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Nearly 47 million pounds of fried rice, ramen, and dumplings made over a 16‑month span are now included in the recall, and officials urge consumers to discard or return any affected items and contact Ajinomoto or USDA hotlines with questions.

Why it matters

The large-scale recall of frozen foods sold at major grocery chains in Georgia raises concerns about food safety and quality control in the supply chain, potentially impacting thousands of households in the Atlanta area.

The details

The recall was expanded due to possible glass contamination in the frozen food items, which were produced by Ajinomoto Foods North America over a 16-month period. Consumers are advised to check their freezers and discard or return any affected products to the place of purchase.

  • The recall was first announced in March 2026.

The players

Trader Joe's

A popular grocery store chain that is part of the recall.

Kroger

A major grocery store chain that is also part of the recall.

Ajinomoto Foods North America

The company that produced the recalled frozen food items.

USDA

The United States Department of Agriculture, which is assisting with the recall.

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What’s next

Consumers are advised to discard or return any affected frozen food items to the place of purchase and contact Ajinomoto or the USDA hotline with any questions.

The takeaway

This large-scale recall highlights the importance of food safety and quality control measures in the grocery supply chain, and the need for consumers to be vigilant about checking for and reporting any potential product issues.