Trader Joe's Recalls Millions of Pounds of Chicken Fried Rice Over Glass Concerns

Ajinomoto Foods North America issues recall for products sold in U.S. and Canada

Published on Mar. 4, 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 nationwide and in Canada. The recall was issued after four consumers complained of finding glass in the products, though no injuries have been reported. The affected packages have best-by dates from September 8 through November 17, 2026 and are stamped with the establishment number P-18356 inside the USDA mark of inspection.

Why it matters

Food safety is a critical concern, and this recall highlights the need for rigorous quality control measures to prevent contamination issues that could pose a risk to consumers. The large scale of the recall also underscores the potential impact on businesses when product defects are discovered.

The details

Ajinomoto Foods North America Inc. is recalling the Trader Joe's Chicken Fried Rice products, which contain fried rice, vegetables, chicken meat and eggs, sold in 20-ounce plastic bags. The company is also recalling cardboard packages containing six bags of frozen Ajinomoto Yakitori Chicken with Japanese-Style Rice, which were sold only in Canada. The problem was detected after four consumers complained of finding glass in the products.

  • The affected Trader Joe's Chicken Fried Rice products have best-by dates from September 8 through November 17, 2026.
  • The affected Ajinomoto Yakitori Chicken with Japanese-Style Rice products have best-by dates from September 9 through November 12, 2026.

The players

Ajinomoto Foods North America Inc.

A Portland, Oregon-based company that is recalling the affected frozen chicken fried rice and yakitori chicken products.

Trader Joe's

A grocery store chain where the recalled Chicken Fried Rice products were sold in the United States.

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What’s next

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is working with Ajinomoto Foods North America Inc. to ensure the recalled products are removed from store shelves and properly disposed of.

The takeaway

This recall underscores the importance of robust food safety protocols and quality control measures to protect consumers from potential contamination issues. Businesses must remain vigilant in identifying and addressing product defects to maintain public trust.