Trader Joe's Japanese Style Fried Rice Recall Due to Glass Contamination
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Ajinomoto Foods North America Inc. is recalling approximately 3 million pounds of Trader Joe's Japanese Style Fried Rice due to the presence of glass pieces, affecting products distributed across the United States.
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Trader Joe's Japanese Style Fried Rice Recall
What Happened
Ajinomoto Foods North America Inc. has initiated a voluntary recall of the product because it may contain 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 5650173 Trader Joe's Japanese Style Fried Rice with Edamame, Tofu, and Hijiki Seaweed, with SKU #097908. Each package has a net weight of 1 lb. and a retail bag UPC of 00979085. The product is packaged in flexible bags, either in a master case or in cartons within a master case, with 24 bags per case and a case UPC of 10097908500001. A total of 3,059,808 lbs., or 127,492 cases (24 lbs. per case), are affected. The products have Best By Dates ranging from 2/28/2026 to 11/14/2026, including specific dates such as 2/28/2026, 3/7/2026, up to 11/14/2026. These items were 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-0591-2026.
What You Should Do
Consumers who have the affected product should not consume it and should follow the firm's notification methods, which include email, fax, letter, press release, telephone, or visit, for further instructions on returns or refunds. Contact the recalling firm, Ajinomoto Foods North America Inc., located at 4200 Concours Ste 100, Ontario, CA 91764-4982, for more information.
Why This Matters
This recall involves a large quantity of frozen food products distributed nationwide, which could pose an injury risk to consumers if glass pieces are ingested, highlighting the importance of food safety standards.
Source
This recall information is from the FDA. For details, refer to the FDA recall database with recall number H-0591-2026.
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