Trader Joe's Recalls Chicken Fried Rice Products Over Glass Concerns

Nearly 3.4 million pounds of frozen chicken fried rice products sold at Trader Joe's stores in the U.S. and Canada are being recalled.

Published on Mar. 1, 2026

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Ajinomoto Foods North America Inc. is recalling nearly 3.4 million pounds of frozen chicken fried rice products sold at Trader Joe's stores in the United States and Canada due to the potential presence of glass pieces. The affected products are 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 inside the USDA mark of inspection.

Why it matters

This recall highlights the importance of food safety and quality control measures in the food manufacturing industry. Glass contamination can pose serious health risks to consumers, so prompt action by the company and the USDA to issue this recall is crucial to protect public safety.

The details

The recall includes Trader Joe's Chicken Fried Rice and Ajinomoto Yakitori Chicken with Japanese-Style Rice products. The issue was detected after four consumers complained of finding glass in the products. No injuries have been reported so far. Consumers are advised to avoid eating the affected products and instead discard them or return them to the store.

  • The recalled products have best-by dates from September 8 to November 17, 2026.

The players

Ajinomoto Foods North America Inc.

The Portland, Oregon-based company that manufactured the recalled frozen chicken fried rice products sold at Trader Joe's stores.

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)

The federal agency that oversees food safety and reported on the recall.

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What’s next

The USDA and Ajinomoto Foods North America Inc. will continue to investigate the source of the glass contamination and monitor for any additional consumer complaints or safety issues.

The takeaway

This recall underscores the importance of robust quality control measures in the food manufacturing industry to ensure consumer safety. It also highlights the crucial role of government agencies like the USDA in quickly identifying and addressing potential food safety risks.