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A recent discovery has prompted a recall of Trader Joe’s much-loved chicken fried rice after glass shards were found within the packaging, posing a significant safety risk.
This recall involves over 3.3 million pounds of the product, distributed under both Trader Joe’s and Ajinomoto brands. The action was taken voluntarily following reports from concerned customers who encountered the hazardous fragments.
While the Trader Joe’s branded fried rice reached store shelves across the United States, the Ajinomoto version was exclusively shipped to Canadian markets. As a precaution, consumers who have purchased these products are strongly advised to either dispose of them or return them to the store for a refund.
The affected Trader Joe’s product is specifically labeled as “TRADER JOE’S Chicken Fried Rice with stir-fried rice, vegetables, seasoned dark chicken meat and eggs.” These items are packaged in 20-ounce plastic bags, with “best by” dates ranging from September 8, 2026, to November 17, 2026.
The Trader Joe’s package is labeled “TRADER JOE’S Chicken Fried Rice with stir-fried rice, vegetables, seasoned dark chicken meat and eggs” and it comes in 20-ounce plastic bags. The “best by” dates are from Sept. 8, 2026, to Nov. 17, 2026.
The Ajinomoto package is labeled “AJINOMOTO YAKITORI CHICKEN WITH JAPANESE-STYLE FRIED RICE” and comes in1.53-kilogram boxes with six frozen bags inside. The “best buy” dates range from Sept. 9, 2026, to Nov. 12, 2026.
The issue came to light when Ajinomoto notified the US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service that it had received four customer complaints about glass in the product.
No confirmed injuries have been reported in connection with eating the fried rice.