Rice Recall 2026: Over 36 Million Pounds of Fried Rice, Ramen and Dumplings Pulled After Glass Found
Rice Recall 2026 grew dramatically with a federal announcement that nearly 37 million pounds of various ready-to-eat and frozen chicken and pork fried rice, ramen, and shu mai dumpling products are being pulled from shelves and freezers nationwide. The expansion follows an earlier recall and focuses attention on product safety, consumer risks, and how affected shoppers should respond.
What the Rice Recall 2026 Includes
The U. S. Department of Agriculture identified 36, 987, 575 pounds of products in the expanded action. The recalled items are ready-to-eat and frozen chicken and pork fried rice, ramen, and shu mai dumplings manufactured by Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc., which produces items supplied to Trader Joe’s retailers across the country.
Trader Joe’s listed four specific items included in the recall with their best-by date ranges:
- 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
- Chicken shu mai — best by dates 03/13/2026 through 10/23/2026
What Consumers Should Do Now
Customers who have packages of the listed products are urged not to use them. Options provided include discarding the product or returning it to any Trader Joe’s for a full refund. The federal Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) expressed concern that some product may still be in retailers’ or consumers’ freezers and advised that purchased items should not be consumed and should either be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.
The federal agency noted there have been no confirmed reports of injuries tied to the consumption of the recalled rice and recommended that anyone concerned about potential exposure to glass contact their healthcare provider.
How the Recall Expanded and What’s Next
The expanded recall comes less than two weeks after the manufacturer initiated a prior recall of more than 3 million pounds of frozen chicken fried rice following four complaints about glass found in product. The manufacturer has characterized the broader recall as voluntary and taken the step out of an abundance of caution for certain frozen products that may contain glass.
Company communications indicate a commitment to safety and ongoing cooperation with the U. S. Department of Agriculture. Consumers should monitor their home freezers for the affected items and follow the disposal or return guidance provided. Details may continue to evolve as the recall progresses and additional information becomes available.
Quick checklist for consumers
- Check freezer and pantry for the four listed Trader Joe’s products and the specified best-by dates.
- Do not consume any affected product.
- Discard affected packages or return them to a store for a full refund.
- Contact a healthcare provider if you believe you were exposed to glass or experience related symptoms.
