Ajinomoto Foods North America Expands Massive Product Recall

Ajinomoto Co.===Ajinomoto Foods North America Inc. has initiated a massive recall of approximately 36.9 million pounds of various frozen chicken and pork fried rice, ramen, and shu mai dumpling products. The recall, which began with 3.4 million pounds of chicken fried rice, was expanded after the company received multiple consumer complaints of glass contamination. The likely source of the glass was identified as a vegetable ingredient, specifically carrots. The affected products, sold under brand names including Ajinomoto, Kroger, Ling Ling, Ajinomoto Co.===Taipei, and Trader Joe s, were produced between October 21, 2024, and February 26, 2026, with best-by dates ranging from February 28, 2026, through August 19, 2027. These items were distributed to retail locations nationwide in the United States, with some Ajinomoto products also exported to Canada and Mexico. The United States===United States Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is overseeing the recall and has urged consumers not to consume the products, but to discard them or return them for a refund. Fortunately, no injuries have been confirmed to date.