Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc. Chicken Fried Rice Products Recall 2026
Issued February 19, 2026Updated Reviewed by the Recall Watch editorial team
Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc. Recalls Chicken Fried Rice Products Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination — recalled per USDA on 2/19/2026. Reason: Product Contamination.
- Agency
- USDA
- Issued
- Feb 19, 2026
- Distribution
- 1 states
- Allergens
- eggs
Steps to take for this recall
Stop using it
Take it out of rotation. Don't consume, wear, or operate.
Verify the match
Compare lot numbers, UPCs, and dates against your product.
Return or dispose
Follow the manufacturer's instructions to refund or safely dispose.
Clean prep surfaces
Wash any utensils, cutting boards, or containers that touched the product with hot soapy water.
Free case review
Did you or someone in your household buy this product?
- Free
- No obligation
- Licensed attorneys
Attorney advertising.DetailsHide
Recall Watch is not a law firm and does not provide legal or medical advice. Free case reviews are provided by independent licensed attorneys; Recall Watch may receive a referral fee. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Submitting this form does not create an attorney-client relationship. See our terms and privacy policy.
What's recalled
Editor’s Note: Mar. 9, 2026 – The product list in the expanded recall (See Recall 005-2026-EXP) was updated to reflect that products with the listed lot numbers, regardless of best-by date, are subject to the recall. View full product list. View all labels. Editor’s Note: Mar. 3, 2026 – Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc., expanded its recall on March 3, 2026 (See Recall 005-2026-EXP). The establishment recalled approximately 33,617,045 additional pounds of various ready-to-eat and not ready-to-eat chicken and pork fried rice, ramen, and shu mai dumpling products, for a combined total of 36,987,575 pounds subject to the recall. View full product list. View all labels. WASHINGTON, FEB. 19, 2026 – Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc., a Portland, Ore. establishment, is recalling approximately 3,370,530 pounds of frozen not ready-to-eat (NRTE) chicken fried rice products that may be contaminated with foreign material, specifically glass, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The NRTE chicken fried rice items were produced between September 8, 2025, and November 17, 2025. The following products are subject to recall [view labels]: 1.53-kg. cardboard packages containing 6 bags of frozen “AJINOMOTO YAKITORI CHICKEN WITH JAPANESE-STYLE FRIED RICE” with BEST BEFORE/MEILLEUR AVANT dates 26 SE 09 through 26 NO 12. 20-oz. (1 lb. 4 oz.) plastic bag packages containing frozen “TRADER JOE’S Chicken Fried Rice with stir fried rice, vegetables, seasoned dark chicken meat and eggs” with BEST BY dates 9/8/2026 through 11/17/2026. The products subject to recall bear establishment number P-18356 inside the USDA mark of inspection. The Trader Joe’s item was shipped to Trader Joe’s retail locations nationwide. The Ajinomoto item was exported only to Canada. The problem was discovered after the establishment notified FSIS that it received four consumer complaints regarding glass found in product. There have been no confirmed reports of injury due to consumption of this product. Anyone concerned about an injury should contact a healthcare provider. FSIS is concerned that some product may be in retailers’ or consumers’ freezers. Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase. FSIS routinely conducts recall effectiveness checks to verify recalling firms notify their customers of the recall and that steps are taken to make certain that the product is no longer available to consumers. When available, the retail distribution list(s) will be posted on the FSIS website at www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls. Members of the media with questions about the recall can contact Corporate PR at MediaInquiry@ajinomotofoods.com or call (909) 477-4800. Consumers with questions about the recall can contact Consumer Affairs, Ajinomoto Foods North America, at (855) 742-5011 or email at customercare@ajinomotofoods.com. Consumers with food safety questions can call the toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 888-MPHotline (888-674-6854) or send a question via email to MPHotline@usda.gov. For consumers that need to report a problem with a meat, poultry, or egg product, the online Electronic Consumer Complaint Monitoring System can be accessed 24 hours a day at https://foodcomplaint.fsis.usda.gov/eCCF/. Products: - 1.53-kg. cardboard packages containing 6 bags of frozen “AJINOMOTO YAKITORI CHICKEN WITH JAPANESE-STYLE FRIED RICE” with BEST BEFORE/MEILLEUR AVANT dates 26 SE 09 through 26 NO 12. - 20-oz. (1 lb. 4 oz.) plastic bag packages containing frozen “TRADER JOE’S Chicken Fried Rice with stir fried rice, vegetables, seasoned dark chicken meat and eggs” with BEST BY dates 9/8/2026 through 11/17/2026.
Ad
Restock chicken
Chicken from other brands, searched on Amazon.
Need it delivered? Start a free Amazon Prime trial.
Undeclared allergen alert
This recall involves undeclared allergens not listed on the label:
Why it was recalled
Product Contamination
Where was it sold1 state
Nationwide
More recalls like this4 related — by brand, contaminant, and category
Frequently asked questions
Is the Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc. Recalls Chicken Fried Rice Products Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination recall still active?
This recall has been marked as completed as of October 22, 2026. Check with the manufacturer for current status.
How do I know if my Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc. Recalls Chicken Fried Rice Products Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination is affected?
All units of Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc. Recalls Chicken Fried Rice Products Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination matching the description above are affected. Nationwide
What should I do if I have the recalled Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc. Recalls Chicken Fried Rice Products Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination?
Do not consume or use this product. Return it to the store for a full refund, or dispose of it safely.