Overview
- The manufacturer-led investigation expanded on March 3 to nearly 37 million pounds of frozen products made by Ajinomoto and sold under multiple brands nationwide.
- Trader Joe’s identified four affected items: Chicken Fried Rice, Vegetable Fried Rice, Japanese Style Fried Rice and Chicken Shu Mai, each with specified best-by date ranges.
- FSIS reported that a carrot ingredient likely introduced glass fragments, extending the recall beyond the initially flagged chicken fried rice items.
- No injuries have been confirmed, according to regulators and company statements.
- Customers are advised to discard or return affected products for a full refund, with details and product labels listed on the FSIS website.