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- Over 3 million pounds of a popular food item recalled nationwide — key details revealed (marketrealist.com)
Nationwide Alert: Over 3 Million Pounds of Frozen Fried Rice Recalled Due to Glass Contamination
[City, State] – Food safety officials have issued a serious Class-I recall for over 3.3 million pounds of frozen chicken fried rice distributed nationwide, citing the potential presence of glass fragments. Ajinomoto Foods North America initiated the recall of its popular product, sold under the Trader Joe’s brand, following an announcement by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).
The recalled product, labeled “Trader Joe’s Chicken Fried Rice with stir-fried rice, vegetables, seasoned dark chicken meat, and eggs,” was sold in 20-ounce plastic bags at Trader Joe’s retail locations across the country. Production dates for the affected rice range from September 8 to November 17, 2025, with “best by” dates extending from September 8, 2026, through November 17, 2026.
A Class-I warning, the most severe classification, indicates that consumption of the product could lead to serious adverse health consequences. Fortunately, no illnesses or injuries related to this recall have been reported to date.
In addition to the Trader Joe’s product, the company also recalled 1.53-kilogram cardboard packages containing six bags of “Ajinomoto Yakitori Chicken with Japanese-Style Fried Rice,” which were shipped to Canada.
Consumers who have purchased the affected products are strongly advised to discard them immediately or return them to the place of purchase for a refund. The establishment number P-18356, located inside the USDA mark of inspection, can help identify the recalled items.
For any questions or concerns, customers can contact Ajinomoto’s Consumer Affairs at (855) 742-5011. The company plans to make retail distribution lists for the recalled products available on its website to assist consumers.
This recall comes amidst a concerning trend of food safety alerts. Recently, a popular superfood, Rosabella-brand Moringa capsules, distributed by Ambrosia Brands LLC, was also recalled due to a Salmonella outbreak.
This outbreak has reportedly affected seven individuals across seven states, resulting in three hospitalizations. The particular strain of Salmonella identified in this outbreak is concerning due to its resistance to common antibiotics.
Ambrosia Brands LLC stated they are investigating the link and have ceased using raw moringa leaf powder from the implicated supplier.