2 min read- Nearly 40 million pounds of chicken products have been recalled in the U.S., Mexico, and Canada.
- Both Trader Joe’s and Kroger products are included in the massive recall.
- The recalled products may contain glass, so it is advised to throw them away or return them.
A few weeks ago, Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc. issued a recall on over three million pounds of chicken fried rice products for foreign material contamination—specifically, glass fragments. Today, the FDA announced that the recall has been expanded to include additional ready-to-eat chicken products sold at popular grocery stores such as Trader Joe’s and Kroger.
The initial recall covered only two products after receiving numerous consumer complaints that glass was found in the food: Ajinomoto Yakitori Chicken with Japanese-Style Fried Rice and Trader Joe’s Chicken Fried Rice.
Now, however, 16 total products have been included in the recall, including both ready-to-eat and not ready-to-eat chicken and pork fried rice, ramen, and shu mai dumpling products—upping the total recall to 36,987,575 pounds of food. The products were produced between October 21, 2024, and February 26, 2026, under brand names Ajinomoto, Kroger, Ling Ling, Tai Pei, and Trader Joe’s, and have best-by dates ranging from February 28, 2026, through August 19, 2027.
The affected products have establishment numbers P-18356, P-18356B, or P-47971 and were shipped to retail locations nationwide. Select Ajinomoto products were also exported to both Canada and Mexico.
The issue was discovered after numerous consumer complaints alerted FSIS to the presence of glass in the products. “Upon further investigation, the establishment determined that a vegetable source ingredient, specifically carrots, was the likely source of the glass contamination, which also impacted the additional products subject to this expanded recall,” stated the notice.
To date, there have been no confirmed reports of injury from consuming these products, but consumers are urged to contact a healthcare provider with any concerns. The recall cautions consumers not to eat the products and instead throw them away or return them to their place of purchase.