Ready-to-eat chicken fried rice sold at Trader Joe’s stores across the United States is being recalled due to possible glass contamination, according to a notice shared on the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service website.
Ajinomoto Foods North America, an Oregon-based food manufacturer, notified the FSIS after receiving customer complaints.
Four customers reported finding glass in the products, although there have been no confirmed reports of injuries, according to the notice the FSIS shared on Feb. 19.
“FSIS is concerned that some products may be in retailers’ or consumers’ freezers. Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them,” the notice reads. “These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.”
The FSIS notice, which includes information about another recall, did not detail how many pounds or units of the rice have been recalled from Trader Joe’s.
USA TODAY contacted Trader Joe’s on Feb. 20, but has not received a response.
How do I know if I have the recalled fried rice?
The recalled fried rice comes in a green 20-ounce plastic bag that reads “Trader Joe’s Chicken Fried Rice with stir fried rice, vegetables, seasoned dark chicken meat and eggs.”
The “best if used by” dates on the package are Sept. 8, 2026, through Nov. 17, 2026.
Ajinomoto Foods North America said customers who have questions can contact the company at 855-742-5011 or email at [email protected].
Consumers with food safety questions can also call the toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 888-674-6854 or email questions to [email protected].
There’s also an Electronic Consumer Complaint Monitoring System that customers can use to report issues with meat, poultry or egg products at www.foodcomplaint.fsis.usda.gov.
Saleen Martin is a reporter on USA TODAY’s NOW team. She is from Norfolk, Virginia – the 757. Email her at [email protected].
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