The issue was discovered after “multiple consumer complaints involving glass found” in the products sold at Trader Joe's and other retailers
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- Several frozen food products sold by Trader Joe’s and other grocery retailers have been recalled due to possible glass contamination
- The total recall amounts to “approximately 33,617,045” pounds of frozen food
- “Should a recall become necessary, we waste no time in providing our customers details,” a spokesperson for Trader Joe’s tells PEOPLE
A recall initiated due to possible glass contamination in frozen fried rice products sold by Trader Joe's has now been expanded to include even more frozen foods.
On Tuesday, March 3, the American grocery store chain shared a press release alerting customers of a broader recall associated with frozen products produced by Ajinomoto Foods North America.
“We are recalling certain Trader Joe’s frozen products because of the potential that they may be contaminated with foreign material—specifically, glass,” the statement read.
The four affected frozen foods sold by Trader Joe's include: Chicken Fried Rice- Best By Dates 03/04/2026 through 02/10/2027; Vegetable Fried Rice- Best By Dates 02/28/2026 through 11/19/2026; Japanese Style Fried Rice- Best By Dates 02/28/2026 through 11/14/2026; and Chicken Shu Mai – Best By Dates 03/13/2026 through 10/23/2026.
“At Trader Joe's, nothing is more important than the health and safety of our customers and Crew Members. With this in mind, we do the daily work to make certain our products meet our stringent food safety expectations. We don't take any chances when it comes to product safety and quality,” a spokesperson for the company told PEOPLE on Wednesday, March 4.
According to the statement, Trader Joe’s, which has a close relationship with its vendors, chose to “err on the side of caution” to be “proactive in addressing issues.”
“We voluntarily take action quickly, aggressively investigating potential problems and removing the product from sale if there is any doubt about its safety or quality,” the statement said, in part, adding, “We value information and clear communication. Should a recall become necessary, we waste no time in providing our customers details.”
Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc. also released a statement on March 3, confirming that the company expanded its Feb. 19, 2026, recall of frozen not-ready-to-eat (NRTE) chicken products that may be contaminated with foreign material, specifically glass.
The company stated that “approximately 33,617,045 additional pounds of various ready-to-eat (RTE) and NRTE chicken and pork fried rice, ramen, and shu mai dumpling products, for a combined total of 36,987,575 pounds subject to recall.”
Possible contaminated items were sold under the brand names Ajinomoto, Kroger, Ling Ling, Tai Pei, and Trader Joe’s, with some being exported to Canada and Mexico.
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The issue was brought to Ajinomoto's attention when the company began receiving “multiple consumer complaints involving glass found” in their products.
"Out of an abundance of caution, we have expanded on our voluntary recall for certain frozen products that may contain glass. There have been no injuries or adverse reactions to date. We are committed to maintaining the highest safety standards, and we continue to work closely with the USDA," an Ajinomoto Foods North America spokesperson told PEOPLE in a statement. "For recall details, consumers should visit www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls or call the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 1-888-674-6854."
"We have expanded on our voluntary recall for certain frozen products that may contain glass. There have been no injuries or adverse reactions to date," Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc. said in a statement obtained by ABC News Wednesday. "We are committed to maintaining the highest safety standards, and we continue to work closely with the USDA. For recall details, consumers should visit www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls or call the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 1-888-674-6854."
Anyone who has purchased the recalled products is advised to discard them immediately or return them for a full refund.
PEOPLE has reached out to Ajinomoto Foods North America for comment.
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