The recall affects nearly 37 million pounds of ready-to-eat and not ready-to-eat chicken and pork fried rice, ramen, and shu mai dumpling products.
Glass fragments ranging from 1 to 3 centimeters long have been reported in the recalled products.
The recall spans 43 states, excluding Hawaii, Maine, New Mexico, South Dakota, Vermont, West Virginia, and Iowa.
A vegetable source ingredient, specifically carrots, was identified as the likely source of the glass contamination.
Why this matters: This recall highlights the importance of food safety and the potential risks associated with contamination in the food supply chain. Consumers need to be aware of the affected products and take appropriate action to avoid potential injury.
The Trader Joe's recall began with Ajinomoto Foods North America Inc.'s initial recall of 3.3 million pounds of frozen chicken fried rice products on Feb. 19, later expanded twice to include a wider range of products.
The FDA enforcement action on March 20 added more than 400,000 cases of Trader Joe’s Vegetable Fried Rice to the recall, bringing the total to nearly 10 million pounds.
The recalled items include:
Trader Joe’s Chicken Shu Mai
Ling Ling Restaurant Style Fried Rice Yakitori Chicken
Trader Joe’s Chicken Fried Rice
Ajinomoto Japanese-Style Yakitori Chicken Fried Rice Char Grilled Chicken
Ajinomoto Yakitori Chicken with Japanese-Style Fried Rice Poulet Yakitori Avec Riz Frit À La Japanaise
Ajinomoto Fried Rice Authentic Japanese Style Yakitori Chicken / Ajinomoto Riz Frit De Style Japonaise Authentique Poulet Yakitori
Ajinomoto Japanese-Style Kurobuta Pork Fried Rice
Ajinomoto Tokyo Style Shoyu (Soy Sauce) Ramen With Chicken
Ling Ling Tokyo-Style Ramen Shoyu Chicken
Ajinomoto De Style Tokyo Ramen À La Shoyu (Sauce Soya) Avec Poulet
Ling Ling Tokyo-Style Ramen Tonkotsu Chicken
Tai Pei Ultimate Fried Rice
Tai Pei Chicken Fried Rice
Kroger Chinese Inspirations Chicken Fried Rice
Ajinomoto Fried Rice Authentic Japanese Style
Ajinomoto Japanese-Style Yakitori Chicken Fried Rice Char Grilled Chicken
Ajinomoto Japanese-Style Yakitori Chicken Fried Rice Char Grilled Chicken
Ajinomoto Yakitori Chicken with Japanese-Style Fried Rice Poulet Yakitori Avec Riz Frit À La Japanaise
Consumers are advised to check their freezers for these products and either discard them or return them to Trader Joe's for a full refund.
Q: What should I do if I have purchased a recalled product?
Discard the product immediately or return it to any Trader Joe's store for a full refund.
Q: What if I think I may have consumed a recalled product and am experiencing health issues?
Seek medical attention from a healthcare provider immediately.
Be vigilant about checking your freezers for recalled products.
Discard or return any recalled items to prevent potential injury.
Stay informed about food recalls by following updates from the FDA and Trader Joe's.
The most important insight is to check your freezer for the affected products.
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