Trader Joe's fried rice recalled after glass contamination - Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles Times

by Iris Kwok

February 25, 2026

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Trader Joe’s has recalled over 3 million pounds of its frozen chicken fried rice after four consumers reported finding glass in the product. The recall, issued by Ajinomoto Foods North America, affects batches sold between September 8 and November 17, 2025, and was prompted by four complaints to federal officials. No injuries have been reported so far, but the USDA recommends that affected products be returned or discarded. The recalled product is a Trader Joe’s private-label frozen chicken fried rice containing stir-fried rice, vegetables, seasoned dark chicken meat, and eggs. It was sold in one-pound plastic bags across the U.S. and also distributed as Ajinomoto-branded cases to Canadian retailers. Trader Joe’s has instructed customers with the recalled product to return it to any store location for a full refund. This recall is part of a broader trend of food safety issues involving Trader Joe’s products. In 2025 alone, the company has issued 10 recalls affecting items like peaches, turkey wraps, and Cajun

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Originally published on Los Angeles Times on 2/25/2026