36 million pounds of rice recalled due to glass contamination

Okay, so that Trader Joe’s frozen fried rice recall just got way bigger! It turns out it’s not just the fried rice – lots more frozen foods made by Ajinomoto Foods North America are affected. As a Trader Joe’s shopper, I’m definitely paying closer attention to what I’m buying now!

On March 3rd, the grocery store announced it was removing some frozen products because the company that made them said the items might contain something they shouldn’t.

The company expanded a previous recall of frozen chicken because of concerns that the products might contain small pieces of glass.

Recall expands to millions of pounds of frozen foods

Ajinomoto Foods North America has significantly expanded its recent recall. They’re now recalling an additional 33.6 million pounds of frozen foods, bringing the total amount recalled to over 36.9 million pounds. This includes both ready-to-eat and products that require cooking.

The recall affects popular foods like chicken and pork fried rice, ramen, and shu mai dumplings. These products were sold under brands such as Ajinomoto, Kroger, Ling Ling, Tai Pei, and Trader Joe’s, and were also distributed in Canada and Mexico.

The company discovered the problem after receiving several complaints from customers who found glass in their products.

Ajinomoto Foods North America has broadened its recall of some frozen products because they might contain glass. The company reports no one has been hurt or experienced any negative effects so far. They state they are dedicated to food safety and are working with the USDA to resolve the issue.

Trader Joe’s is recalling some of its frozen products because they might contain small pieces of glass. The company said they took immediate action as soon as they learned about the possible contamination.

Trader Joe’s prioritizes the well-being of both its customers and employees. The company is committed to ensuring all products are safe and high-quality, and doesn’t take any risks in that regard, according to a spokesperson.

If you bought any of the recalled products, please throw them away or bring them back to the store for a complete refund.

This announcement follows a recent FDA recall of over 2,000 products, which were found to be contaminated with droppings from rodents and birds.

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2026-03-05 23:19