Ajinomoto Brand Chicken and Ramen Products Recalled Due to Potential Glass Contamination

Source: Health Canada · Canada

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Ajinomoto Foods North America has issued a recall for specific frozen chicken and ramen products because they may contain pieces of glass.

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What Happened

Ajinomoto Foods North America has initiated a recall for several Ajinomoto brand frozen food products. The recall was triggered due to the potential presence of pieces of glass within the products, which poses a physical hazard to consumers.

Which Products Are Affected

The following products are included in this recall:

  • Ajinomoto Yakitori Chicken with Japanese Style Fried Rice

    • Size: 1.53 kg
    • UPC: 0 71757 05642 8
    • Codes: Best Before 2026-MR-07 to 2026-NO-11
  • Ajinomoto Tokyo Style Shoyu (Soy Sauce) Ramen with Chicken

    • Size: 1.6 kg
    • UPC: 0 71757 07775 1
    • Codes: Best Before 2026-MA-25 to 2027-MA-11
  • Ajinomoto Yakitori Chicken Fried Rice

    • Size: 510 g
    • UPC: 0 71757 20803 2
    • Codes: Best Before 2027-FE-25

What You Should Do

Consumers are advised to check their freezers for the affected products. Recalled products should not be consumed. They should be thrown out or returned to the location where they were purchased for a refund.

Why This Matters

The presence of foreign materials such as glass in food products is a serious safety concern as it can cause cuts or other internal injuries if ingested.

Source

For more information, visit the official Health Canada recall notification.

Original source: Health Canada Official Notice ↗

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this Health Canada recall.

What is this Health Canada recall about?
Ajinomoto Foods North America has issued a recall for specific frozen chicken and ramen products because they may contain pieces of glass.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by Health Canada. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
How severe is this alert?
This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
What area is affected?
This alert affects Canada. Check with Health Canada for the most current geographic scope.
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