A sudden recall has hit a popular frozen dish. Trader Joe’s is pulling its chicken fried rice from stores nationwide. The problem? Small glass pieces might be hidden inside the rice.

Four shoppers spotted shards in their bags. No one was hurt, but the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) says it’s safer to avoid eating the product. The rice comes in a 20‑ounce plastic bag with a label that lists chicken, vegetables and eggs. The best‑by dates run from September to November 2026.

If you have the item at home, throw it away or bring it back to where you bought it. You can also call the company that makes the food, Ajinomoto Foods North America, at 855‑742‑5011. Their email is customercare@ajinomotofoods. com.

Consumers who want more details can reach the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 888‑674‑6854. Complaints can also be filed online at foodcomplaint. fsis. usda. gov.

The FSIS has a full recall notice available for anyone who needs it. Stay safe and check your freezer today.


# Trader Joe’s Chicken Fried Rice Recall  
> **What’s happening?**  
Trader Joe’s has pulled its chicken fried rice from stores nationwide after reports of small glass shards in the product.  

## Key Details  
- **Product:** 20‑ounce plastic bag of chicken fried rice (chicken, vegetables, eggs).  
- **Recall date:** Best‑by dates range from September to November 2026.  
- **Safety note:** FSIS advises consumers not to eat the product; no injuries reported so far.  

## What to Do  
| Action | How |
|--------|-----|
| **Dispose** | Throw away or return to the store where purchased. |
| **Contact manufacturer** | Ajinomoto Foods North America: 855‑742‑5011 or customercare@ajinomotofoods.com |
| **Get more info** | USDA Meat & Poultry Hotline: 888‑674‑6854 |
| **File a complaint** | Online at foodcomplaint.fsis.usda.gov |

## Additional Resources  
- Full recall notice available from FSIS.  

> **Stay safe:** Check your freezer today and act promptly if you have this item.



Check Your Freezer: Trader Joe’s Chicken Fried Rice Recall

Key Details

What to Do

Additional Resources

Actions

Action	How
Dispose	Throw away or return to the store where purchased.
Contact manufacturer	Ajinomoto Foods North America: 855‑742‑5011 or [email protected]
Get more info	USDA Meat & Poultry Hotline: 888‑674‑6854
File a complaint	Online at foodcomplaint.fsis.usda.gov