Ajinomoto Recalls Chicken and Pork Fried Rice Due to Glass Contamination
Ajinomoto Foods North America is expanding a recall for frozen fried rice, ramen, and shu mai products due to possible glass contamination. No injuries have been reported.
What this means for you
Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as Class I by the USDA, which corresponds to a Severe rating under the rubric, despite no reported injuries.
Plain-English summary
Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc. is expanding its recall of frozen chicken and pork fried rice, ramen, and shu mai products due to possible foreign matter contamination, specifically glass. The expansion includes 16 products produced between October 21, 2024, and February 26, 2026, under brand names Ajinomoto, Kroger, Ling Ling, Tai Pei, and Trader Joe’s. The total amount of product subject to recall is 36,987,575 pounds.
The issue was identified after the company received multiple consumer complaints about finding glass in the products. An investigation determined that a vegetable source ingredient, specifically carrots, was the likely source of the glass. The products were shipped to retail locations nationwide, with some items exported to Canada and Mexico. There have been no confirmed reports of injury from consuming these products.
Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. The products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase. Consumers with questions can contact Ajinomoto Foods North America Consumer Affairs at (855) 742-5011 or via email at [email protected].
The recalled product
- Product
- Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc. Expands Recall for Chicken and Pork Fried Rice, Ramen, and Shu Mai Products Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination
- Brand
- Ajinomoto Foods North America
- Manufacturer
- Ajinomoto Foods North America
- Category
- Food — Frozen Prepared Foods
- Hazard
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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