FDA Recall of Ajinomoto Ling Ling Fried Rice Due to Glass Contamination

Source: FDA · United States

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Ajinomoto Foods North America Inc. is recalling 3,780 cases of its Savory Vegetable Fried Rice because of potential glass fragments, affecting products distributed across multiple U.S. states.

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What Happened

Ajinomoto Foods North America Inc. is recalling its fried rice product due to the presence of foreign objects, specifically glass varying in size from 1-3 cm long and 2-4 mm wide.

Which Products Are Affected

The affected product is Item 81097 Ajinomoto Ling Ling Restaurant Style Fried Rice Savory Vegetable, a Chinese Style Fried Rice with Edamame, Carrots, Fire Roasted Corn & Red Bell Peppers Prepared with Sweet Soy Sauce Infused Rice. It has a net weight of 17 oz., with retail box UPC 010878810915 and case UPC 10010878810912. The recall involves 24,796 lbs. or 3,780 cases, packaged in flexible bags in a master case or flexible bags in cartons in a master case, with 6 boxes per case. Products bear Best By Dates of 9/21/2026 and 3/8/2027, and are intended to be stored frozen and fully cooked to 165°F before eating. Distribution occurred in the states of 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. The recall number is H-0596-2026.

What You Should Do

Consumers who have the affected product should check for the specified Best By Dates and UPC codes, stop using the product immediately, and contact Ajinomoto Foods North America Inc. as per their notification methods, which include email, fax, letter, press release, telephone, or visit, for instructions on returns or refunds.

Why This Matters

This recall addresses a potential hazard from glass contamination in food, which could lead to injury if consumed, highlighting the importance of food safety in preventing health risks for consumers.

Source

Attribution: FDA. For more information, refer to the FDA's recall database using event ID 98535.

Original source: FDA Official Notice ↗

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What is this FDA recall about?
Ajinomoto Foods North America Inc. is recalling 3,780 cases of its Savory Vegetable Fried Rice because of potential glass fragments, affecting products distributed across multiple U.S. states.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by FDA. 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 "medium" severity. Stay informed and follow agency guidance.
What area is affected?
This alert affects United States. Check with FDA for the most current geographic scope.
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