Trending Now - Frozen Food Recall Expands to 37 Million Pounds Due to Glass Risk

WHO:

Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc. (headquartered in Portland)

Consumers who reported finding glass in products

Stores involved: Trader Joe's, Costco, Kroger (Fred Meyer), Ling Ling, Tai Pei

WHAT:

Recall of nearly 37 million pounds of frozen chicken foods due to potential glass contamination

Initial recall issued on February 19, 2026, expanded on March 3, 2026

16 total not-ready-to-eat (NRTE) products recalled, including chicken and pork

Recalled products include:

Ajinomoto Tokyo-Style Shoyu Ramen With Chicken

Ajinomoto Fried Rice Authentic Japanese Style

Ajinomoto Fried Rice Authentic Japanese Style Yakitori Chicken

Ajinomoto Japanese-Style Kurobuta Pork Fried Rice

Ajinomoto Japanese-Style Yakitori Chicken Fried Rice

Ajinomoto Yakitori Chicken With Japanese-Style Fried Rice

Kroger Chinese Inspirations Chicken Fried Rice

Ling Ling Restaurant-Style Fried Rice Yakitori Chicken

Ling Ling Tokyo-Style Ramen Shoyu Chicken

Ling Ling Tokyo-Style Ramen Tonkotsu Chicken

Tai Pei Chicken Fried Rice

Tai Pei Ultimate Fried Rice

Trader Joe's Chicken Fried Rice

Trader Joe's Chicken Shu Mai

Products have “best-by” dates ranging from February 28, 2026, to August 19, 2027

Establishment numbers: P-18356, P-18356B, P-47971

WHERE:

Portland, Oregon (headquarters of Ajinomoto Foods)

Products shipped nationwide, with some exported to Canada and Mexico

WHEN:

Initial recall on February 19, 2026

Expanded recall on March 3, 2026

Production dates for affected products: October 21, 2024, to February 26, 2026

Best-by dates: February 28, 2026, to August 19, 2027

WHY:

Recall initiated after complaints from consumers about glass found in products

Investigation indicated that a vegetable source ingredient, specifically carrots, was the likely source of the glass contamination

HOW:

Consumers advised to throw out or return recalled products to the store for a refund

Contact information for Ajinomoto Foods: (855) 742-5011 or email [email protected]

Quotes:

USDA announcement: “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.”

No reported injuries linked to the recall as of March 3, 2026.

Ajinomoto Foods North America has issued a recall of nearly 37 million pounds of frozen chicken products due to potential glass contamination, following consumer reports of glass found in items like their Tokyo-Style Shoyu Ramen and various fried rice dishes. The initial recall was announced on February 19 and expanded on March 3, affecting 16 different not-ready-to-eat products with best-by dates ranging from February 28, 2026, to August 19, 2027, and the contamination is believed to have originated from a vegetable source ingredient, specifically carrots. Consumers are advised to return any recalled products to the store for a refund, and can contact Ajinomoto Foods at 855-742-5011 for more information.