Ajinomoto Foods Expands Recall Over Glass Contamination

Hundreds of fried rice, ramen, and dumpling products sold at major retailers are now part of the recall.

Apr. 17, 2026 at 1:54pm

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A translucent X-ray photograph showing the internal structure of a fried rice dish, the individual grains and vegetables visible as ghostly, glowing lines against a dark background, conceptually illustrating the hidden dangers of glass contamination in food products.An X-ray view exposes the hidden dangers within a seemingly innocuous fried rice dish, highlighting the critical need for food safety vigilance.Cleveland Today

Ajinomoto Foods North America has greatly expanded a recall of chicken and pork products due to potential glass contamination. The recall now includes over 36 million pounds of fried rice, ramen, and dumpling items sold under various brand names at retailers like Kroger, Trader Joe's, and Ling Ling.

Why it matters

Food safety is a critical concern, and this large-scale recall highlights the importance of vigilance in the food supply chain. Glass contamination can pose serious health risks if consumed, making this a significant issue for consumers and the companies involved.

The details

The expanded recall includes 16 products produced between October 2024 and February 2026, with the problem traced back to a vegetable ingredient - carrots - that was the likely source of the glass contamination. Consumers are urged to discard or return any of the affected products, which can be identified by the establishment numbers P-18356, P-18356B or P-47971 inside the USDA inspection mark.

  • The initial recall was issued on February 19, 2026.
  • The expanded recall now includes products produced between October 21, 2024 and February 26, 2026.

The players

Ajinomoto Foods North America

The Portland, Oregon-based food manufacturer that issued the recall for the potentially contaminated chicken and pork products.

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

The federal agency that oversees food safety and announced the expanded recall.

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What’s next

The USDA and Ajinomoto Foods will continue to investigate the source of the glass contamination to prevent future incidents.

The takeaway

This large-scale recall underscores the importance of robust food safety protocols and the need for vigilance throughout the supply chain to protect consumers from potential health hazards like glass contamination.