Trending Now - Trader Joe's Issues Major Recall Over Possible Glass Contamination

WHO:

Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc.

United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Trader Joe's

WHAT:

An expansion of a recall of frozen food products due to possible glass contamination was announced on March 3, 2026.

The recall includes Trader Joe’s branded frozen packages of Chicken Fried Rice, Vegetable Fried Rice, Japanese Style Fried Rice, and Chicken Shu Mai.

The total amount of food recalled is nearly 37 million pounds, including over 3 million pounds from a previous recall in February 2026.

Other brands affected include Ajinomoto, Kroger, Ling Ling, and Tai Pei.

Consumers are advised to discard recalled products or return them for a full refund.

WHERE:

Products were shipped to retail locations nationwide in the United States, with some Ajinomoto items exported to Canada and Mexico.

WHEN:

The initial recall was in February 2026.

The expanded recall was announced on March 3, 2026.

Best-by dates for affected products range from February 28, 2026, to August 19, 2027.

WHY:

The recall was initiated "out of an abundance of caution" after consumers reported finding glass in some products.

The USDA indicated that a vegetable source ingredient, specifically carrots, was likely the source of the glass contamination.

HOW:

The recall was announced through a newsletter from Trader Joe's and a notice from the USDA.

Consumers can contact Trader Joe's Customer Relations at 626-599-3817 for assistance.

On March 3, 2026, an expansion of a recall for nearly 37 million pounds of frozen food products was announced due to possible glass contamination, affecting brands like Trader Joe's, Ajinomoto, Kroger, Ling Ling, and Tai Pei. The recall includes Trader Joe’s Chicken Fried Rice, Vegetable Fried Rice, Japanese Style Fried Rice, and Chicken Shu Mai, with best-by dates ranging from February 28, 2026, to August 19, 2027, and consumers are advised to discard these products or return them for a full refund. The USDA indicated that the contamination likely originated from a vegetable source ingredient, specifically carrots, and consumers can reach out to Trader Joe's Customer Relations for further assistance.