Recall of Ajinomoto Japanese-Style Vegetable Fried Rice Due to Glass Contamination
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Ajinomoto Foods North America Inc. is recalling 35,955 pounds of its Japanese-Style Vegetable Fried Rice because of potential glass fragments 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 its Japanese-Style Vegetable Fried Rice 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 5650893 Ajinomoto Japanese-Style Vegetable Fried Rice, made with hijiki seaweed, fried tofu, edamame, and other colorful vegetables in an umami dashi sauce, with a net weight of 17 ounces. It is packaged in flexible bags in a master case or flexible bags in cartons in a master case, with 8 boxes of 17 ounces or 8.5 pounds per case. The retail box UPC is 071757508934, and the case UPC is 10071757508931. A total of 35,955 pounds or 4,230 cases are affected, with a best by date of 8/21/2026. The product was distributed 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 official recall number is H-0594-2026, and products are intended to be stored frozen and fully cooked to 165°F before eating.
What You Should Do
Consumers who have purchased the affected product should contact Ajinomoto Foods North America Inc. for instructions, as the recall was initiated voluntarily by the firm. Initial notifications were made through methods such as email, fax, letter, press release, telephone, or visit.
Why This Matters
The presence of glass in food products poses a risk of injury to consumers, such as cuts, which highlights the importance of ensuring food safety standards. This recall affects a significant quantity of product distributed across multiple states in the United States.
Source
This information is from the FDA recall notice with event ID 98535 and recall number H-0594-2026.
Original source: FDA Official Notice ↗
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