3.4 million pounds of frozen chicken fried rice products recalled
Products potentially contaminated with glass
No injuries reported so far
Consumers advised to discard purchased products
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Ajinomoto Foods North America is recalling approximately 3.4 million pounds of frozen chicken fried rice products shipped to Trader Joe's locations nationwide and to retailers in Canada due to potential glass contamination, as announced by the Department of Agriculture on Thursday, February 20, 2026, following four customer reports of finding glass in the product. The recall involves frozen 'not ready-to-eat' chicken fried rice produced by the Portland, Oregon-based company between September 8, 2025, and November 17, 2025. Products sold at Trader Joe's come in 20-ounce packages containing stir-fried rice, vegetables, chicken, and eggs. Additionally, Ajinomoto is recalling cardboard packages exported to Canada that contain six bags of frozen chicken fried rice labeled 'Ajinomoto yakitori chicken with Japanese-style fried rice' with best-by dates ranging from September 9 through November 12. The USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) stated in an online notice that the products may be contaminated with foreign material, specifically glass. Although no injuries have been linked to the contaminated products, the agency advises consumers who purchased the items not to consume them and to discard them immediately.
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Ajinomoto Co., Inc. (味の素株式会社, Ajinomoto kabushiki gaisha; Japanese pronunciation: [a.(d)ʑi.noꜜ.mo.to]) is a Japanese multinational food and biotechnology corporation which produces seasonings, cooking oils, frozen foods, beverages, sweeteners, amino acids, insulating films, and pharmaceuticals. Aji-...
MoneyWatch Chicken fried rice sold at Trader Joe's and other retailers recalled because it could contain glass By Mary Cunningham Mary Cunningham Reporter, MoneyWatch Mary Cunningham is a reporter for CBS MoneyWatch. She previously worked at "60 Minutes," CBSNews.com and CBS News 24/7 as part of the CBS News Associate Program. Read Full Bio Mary Cunningham February 20, 2026 / 4:13 PM EST / CBS News Add CBS News on Google A frozen food manufacturer is recalling roughly 3.4 million pounds of chicken fried rice products shipped to Trader Joe's locations around the U.S. and to retailers in Canada because they might contain glass. The recall, reported by the Department of Agriculture on Thursday, involves frozen "not ready-to-eat" chicken fried rice produced by a Portland, Oregon-based Ajinomoto Foods North America between Sept. 8, 2025, and Nov. 17, 2025. The items sold at Trader Joe's grocery stores come in 20-ounce packages and contain stir-fried rice, vegetables, chicken and eggs. Ajinomoto is also recalling cardboard packages exported to Canada that contain six bags of frozen chicken fried rice labeled "Ajinomoto yakitori chicken with Japanese-style fried rice" and that bear the best-by dates of Sept. 9 through Nov. 12. The USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service said in an online notice that the products may be contaminated with foreign material, "specifically glass." Ajinomoto notified the agency after four customers reported finding glass in the product. No injuries tied to the frozen chicken fried rice have been reported, according to the FSIS. The agency advises consumers who bought the product not to eat it and to throw it away. Edited by Alain Sherter In: Food and Drug Administration Product Recall Trader Joe's
