On March 3, 2026, Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc expanded the February 19, 2026 recall to include an additional 16 products sold under the brands Ajinomoto, Kroger, Ling Ling, Tai Pei, and Trader Joe’s with best-by dates from February 28, 2026, to August 19, 2027. Initially the recall just affected items sold at Trader Joe’s locations.
Products were sold in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The products subject to recall bear establishment number P-18356, P-18356B, or P-47971 inside the USDA mark of inspection.
The initial recall was issued for its Ajinomoto Yakitori Chicken With Japanese-Style Fried Rice and Trader Joe’s Chicken Fried Rice because the products may contain glass.
The problem was discovered after Ajinomoto Foods received four consumer complaints regarding glass found in the product and notified the FSIS.
How to Identify Recalled Frozen Items
Various ready-to-eat (RTE) and non-ready-to-eat (NRTE) chicken and pork fried rice, ramen, and shu mai dumpling products were recalled. Find a complete list of recalled products here.
Find images of the affected products on the USDA’s site.
What To Do If You Have the Recalled Products
If you have the recalled product, do not consume it. Throw it away or return it to the place of purchase for a refund. Contact your healthcare provider if you’ve consumed this product and are concerned about injury.
Consumers with questions about the recall can contact Consumer Affairs, Ajinomoto Foods North America, at (855) 742-5011 or email customercare@ajinomotofoods.com.
