Ajinomoto Tai Pei Shrimp Fried Rice Recall Due to Glass Contamination
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Ajinomoto Foods North America Inc. is recalling 118,956 pounds of Tai Pei Shrimp Fried Rice because of potential glass contamination in the product.
What this FDA recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by FDA on April 7, 2026 and geographically references United States. Its severity classification of "medium" 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 - FDA 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 Inc. is recalling their Tai Pei Shrimp Fried Rice due to the presence of foreign objects, specifically glass pieces varying in size from 1-3 cm long and 2-4 mm wide.
Which Products Are Affected
The affected product is Item 81146 Ajinomoto Tai Pei Shrimp Fried Rice, which includes shrimp, vegetables, and fried rice with oyster flavored sauce, with a net weight of 48 oz (3 lbs.) per box. Retail box UPC: 070077811465; Case UPC: 10070077811462. The recall involves 9,913 cases totaling 118,956 lbs., packaged as flexible bags in a master case or flexible bags in cartons in a master case, with 4 boxes or 12 lbs. per case. Products have Best By Dates of January 18, 2027; January 21, 2027; February 16, 2027; and March 10, 2027. These were distributed in AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, and WY.
What You Should Do
Consumers who have the affected product should contact Ajinomoto Foods North America Inc. at their address: 4200 Concours Ste 100, Ontario, CA 91764-4982, for instructions on returns or refunds, as this is a voluntary firm-initiated recall.
Why This Matters
The recall addresses a potential hazard from glass in food, which could cause injury if consumed, affecting a significant quantity of product distributed across multiple U.S. states.
Source
FDA Recall Notice: H-0597-2026
Original source: FDA Official Notice ↗
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