Trader Joe's Recalls Millions of Pounds of Chicken Fried Rice Products

Potential glass contamination prompts nationwide recall of frozen meals.

Published on Feb. 21, 2026

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Ajinomoto Foods North America Inc. is recalling nearly 3.4 million pounds of frozen Trader Joe's Chicken Fried Rice products sold nationwide, as well as Ajinomoto Yakitori Chicken with Japanese-Style Rice sold in Canada. The recall was initiated after four consumers reported finding glass in the products, though no injuries have been reported.

Why it matters

Food safety recalls, especially for major grocery chains like Trader Joe's, can have significant impacts on consumer trust and the bottom line for the companies involved. This recall highlights the importance of quality control measures to prevent contamination issues that could pose a risk to public health.

The details

The affected Trader Joe's Chicken Fried Rice products were sold in 20-ounce plastic bags with best-by dates from September 8 to November 17, 2026, and stamped with the establishment number P-18356. The Ajinomoto Yakitori Chicken with Japanese-Style Rice products, sold only in Canada, were in cardboard packages containing six bags with best-by dates from September 9 to November 12, 2026.

  • The recall was announced on February 20, 2026.
  • The affected Trader Joe's Chicken Fried Rice products have best-by dates from September 8 to November 17, 2026.
  • The affected Ajinomoto Yakitori Chicken with Japanese-Style Rice products have best-by dates from September 9 to November 12, 2026.

The players

Ajinomoto Foods North America Inc.

The Portland, Oregon-based company that manufactured the recalled frozen chicken fried rice and yakitori chicken products.

Trader Joe's

The popular grocery store chain that sold the recalled Chicken Fried Rice products nationwide.

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What’s next

The U.S. Department of Agriculture and Ajinomoto Foods North America Inc. are investigating the source of the potential glass contamination. Consumers who purchased the affected products should return them to the store for a full refund.

The takeaway

This recall underscores the importance of robust food safety protocols to protect consumers from potential contamination issues. It also highlights the need for grocery chains to have strong supplier relationships and quality control measures to quickly identify and address problems before they reach store shelves.