Trader Joe’s recall sparks urgent ‘do not eat’ warning for four popular items

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5 Mar 2026 • 9:58 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • Trader Joe's has recalled four popular frozen food products due to potential glass contamination, as part of a larger recall by Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc.
  • The affected Trader Joe's products include Chicken Fried Rice, Vegetable Fried Rice, Japanese Style Fried Rice and Chicken Su Mui, with specific “Best By” dates.
  • The expanded recall by Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc. now covers approximately 33.6 million additional pounds of various chicken and pork fried rice, ramen and shu mai dumpling products.
  • The contamination was traced to carrots, and the recall follows multiple consumer complaints involving glass found in products.
  • Customers who purchased the recalled items can return them to any Trader Joe's store for a full refund.

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