Ajinomoto Brand Chicken and Ramen Products Recalled Due to Potential Glass Contamination
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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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This notice was issued by Health Canada on April 3, 2026 and geographically references Canada. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Product & Food Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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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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