A nationwide Trader Joe’s chicken fried rice recall is warning customers to check their freezers after federal food safety officials said certain frozen meals may contain glass fragments.
Ajinomoto Foods North America, a Portland, Oregon-based food manufacturer, recalled about 3.37 million pounds of frozen not-ready-to-eat chicken fried rice products after consumer complaints reported possible glass in the food.
The affected U.S. product is Trader Joe’s Chicken Fried Rice sold in 20-ounce bags. Recalled bags have best-by dates from September 8, 2026, through November 17, 2026, and the establishment number P-18356 inside the USDA inspection mark.
Why The Recall Was Issued
The recall was announced after Ajinomoto Foods North America received four consumer complaints about glass in the product. No confirmed injuries had been reported at the time of the federal notice, but glass contamination can create a direct injury risk if swallowed.
Consumers can verify the recall through the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service recall notice.
What Customers Should Check
Customers should look for Trader Joe’s Chicken Fried Rice in 20-ounce bags with best-by dates between September 8, 2026, and November 17, 2026. The establishment number P-18356 appears inside the USDA mark of inspection on the package.
The products were shipped to Trader Joe’s stores across the United States. Certain Ajinomoto Yakitori Chicken with Japanese-Style Fried Rice products exported to Canada are also included, while Yakitori-branded fried rice sold in other U.S. retail outlets was not part of the same announcement.
Anyone who has the recalled product should not eat it. Federal officials advise consumers to throw it away or return it to the place of purchase for a refund.
Why This Recall Matters
Frozen meals can stay in home freezers for months, which makes recall checks especially important. Even if the package looks normal and the food heats properly, small glass fragments may not be easy to spot.
Foreign-material recalls are different from many bacterial contamination alerts because the danger can be immediate. A person who experiences throat pain, abdominal discomfort, bleeding, or trouble swallowing after eating the product should contact a healthcare provider.
For more related consumer safety coverage, see this update on Target baby wipes recalled after an FDA contamination warning.
The Trader Joe’s chicken fried rice recall is a reminder to check best-by dates, inspection marks, and package details whenever a national food safety alert is issued. Customers with affected bags should remove them from the freezer immediately and avoid serving them.
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