Ajinomoto Foods Recall Expands to Nearly 37 Million Pounds of Frozen Chicken and Pork Products
The recall by ajinomoto foods has been expanded to include nearly 37 million pounds of frozen chicken and pork fried rice, ramen and dumpling products after reports of possible glass contamination, a move that affects multiple retail brands and reaches consumers nationwide and beyond.
Ajinomoto Foods expands recall to nearly 37 million pounds
The Oregon-based company widened an initial action that covered a smaller set of frozen chicken fried rice items. The recall now encompasses a total of 36, 987, 575 pounds, reflecting an initial removal of 3, 370, 530 pounds and an additional expansion of 33, 617, 045 pounds. The expanded list includes both ready-to-eat and not-ready-to-eat items featuring chicken and pork.
Brands, products and production details tied to the recall
The recalled items are sold under multiple brand labels and package names, including Ajinomoto, Kroger (Fred Meyer), Ling Ling, Tai Pei and Trader Joe’s branding. Examples identified within the expanded action include chicken fried rice, shumai (shu mai) dumplings and ramen products marketed with chicken.
| Metric | Figure |
|---|---|
| Initial recalled weight | 3, 370, 530 pounds |
| Additional expansion | 33, 617, 045 pounds |
| Total recalled weight | 36, 987, 575 pounds (nearly 37M) |
Production dates for affected items span a multi-month window, and the recalled products carry best-by dates that range from Feb. 28, 2026, through Aug. 19, 2027. Packages also bear establishment numbers P-18356, P-18356B or P-47971 inside the USDA inspection mark.
Distribution footprint, contamination source and consumer guidance
The recalled products were shipped to retail outlets nationwide, with some Ajinomoto-branded items also sent to Canada and Mexico. The expanded recall was initiated after multiple customer complaints of finding glass in frozen meals. An investigation by the establishment determined that a vegetable source ingredient, specifically carrots, was the likely source of the glass contamination.
- No injuries linked to the recalled products had been confirmed at the time of the expanded notice.
- Consumers who possess any of the affected items are urged to dispose of them or return them to the place of purchase for refund or replacement.
- Packaging to check includes products with the listed establishment numbers and the stated best-by date range.
This expanded action underscores the scale of the response now underway; ajinomoto foods products in freezers across multiple brands are implicated, and retailers and consumers are being advised to check packaging details carefully. Details remain subject to further updates as the company and inspection authorities continue their review.
