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Ajinomoto Foods Issues Major Recall for Frozen Chicken Fried Rice Products

KVIA•Friday, February 20, 2026 at 11:39 PM•Katrina Villarreal

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Ajinomoto Foods North America has initiated a recall of approximately 3.37 million pounds of frozen chicken fried rice due to potential glass contamination. The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) reported that the affected products were produced between September 8 and November 17, 2025. Consumers are advised not to consume these items and either discard them or return them to the point of purchase. The recall includes products sold under the Ajinomoto and Trader Joe's brands, with no injuries reported so far. Customers with concerns can reach Ajinomoto Foods' Consumer Affairs for assistance.

Key Details: • Affected products include Ajinomoto Yakitori Chicken with Japanese-Style Fried Rice and Trader Joe's Chicken Fried Rice. • Best before dates range from September 26, 2026, to November 17, 2026. • Consumers should contact Ajinomoto Foods at (855) 742-5011 or customercare@ajinomotofoods.com for inquiries. • For food safety questions, call the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 888-MPHotline (888-674-6854). • Report any issues using the USDA's online complaint system available 24/7.

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