Recall Nationwide: Ajinomoto Expands Massive Frozen Food Recall to 37 Million Pounds Due to Glass Fragments

March 3, 2026 — Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc. has significantly expanded its previous February recall, now pulling approximately 36,987,575 pounds of frozen chicken and pork products from retail shelves nationwide. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced that the expansion follows reports of glass contamination found in various ready-to-eat and not-ready-to-eat meals.

The contaminated items were distributed under popular brand names, including Trader Joe’s, Kroger, Ling Ling, Tai Pei, and Ajinomoto.

Key Recall Details

The recall expansion stems from an investigation into a vegetable ingredient—specifically carrots—which is believed to be the source of the glass fragments.

• Total Quantity: 36,987,575 lbs (expanded from the original 3.3 million lbs).

• Production Dates: October 21, 2024, through February 26, 2026.

• Best-By Dates: February 28, 2026, through August 19, 2027.

• Establishment Numbers: P-18356, P-18356B, or P-47971 (found inside the USDA mark of inspection).

Affected Brand Names and Products

Consumers should check their freezers for the following brands and product types:

• Trader Joe’s: Chicken Fried Rice, Vegetable Fried Rice, Japanese Style Fried Rice, and Chicken Shu Mai.

• Kroger: Chinese Inspirations Chicken Fried Rice.

• Ling Ling: Restaurant Style Fried Rice (Yakitori Chicken).

• Tai Pei: Chicken Fried Rice and Ultimate Fried Rice.

• Ajinomoto: Tokyo Style Shoyu Ramen, Authentic Japanese Style Fried Rice, and Kurobuta Pork Fried Rice.

Consumer Safety Instructions

While there have been no confirmed reports of injury at this time, the FSIS considers this a High-Class I Health Hazard. Consuming products containing glass can cause serious injury to the mouth, throat, or digestive tract.

1. Check Your Freezer: Locate any of the brands listed above and verify the establishment number.

2. Do Not Consume: If the product matches the recall criteria, do not eat it.

3. Dispose or Return: Throw the product away immediately or return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Editor’s Note (March 9, 2026): The recall has been further clarified to include products with the listed lot numbers, regardless of the best-by date. If your lot number matches the official list, the product is unsafe.

Contact Information

• Ajinomoto Consumer Affairs: (855) 742-5011 or customercare@ajinomotofoods.com

• USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline: (888) 674-6854

view labels https://www.fsis.usda.gov/sites/default/files/food_label_pdf/2026-03/Recall-005-2026-EXP-Labels.pdf

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