Trader Joe’s Expands Recall: 46 Million Pounds of Food Affected
Filmogaz.com reports the frozen food recall tied to glass contamination has widened dramatically. The total now stands at 46,872,815 pounds across multiple brands and products.
Scope and brands affected
The recall covers 17 products. It includes ready-to-eat and non-ready-to-eat items.
- Brands involved: Ajinomoto, Trader Joe’s, Kroger, Ling Ling, and Tai Pei.
- Product types: chicken fried rice, vegetable fried rice, pork fried rice, ramen, and shu mai dumplings.
- Trader Joe’s Vegetable Fried Rice was added in the latest expansion.
Key product and lot details
The affected items were produced between October 21, 2024, and February 26, 2026. Best-by dates run from February 28, 2026, through August 19, 2027.
- Establishment numbers: P-18356, P-18356B, and P-47971.
- Trader Joe’s Vegetable Fried Rice UPC: 00521482.
- Some Ajinomoto products were exported to Canada and Mexico.
How the problem was discovered
Multiple consumer complaints reporting glass in products prompted the investigation. Ajinomoto Foods North America first recalled over three million pounds earlier in the year.
The initial recall targeted two products. Those were Ajinomoto Yakitori Chicken with Japanese-Style Fried Rice and Trader Joe’s Chicken Fried Rice.
Contamination details
Investigators traced the likely source to a vegetable ingredient. Carrots were identified as the probable origin of glass pieces.
The fragments were described as 1 to 3 centimeters long and 2 to 4 millimeters wide. Officials issued warnings after confirming the foreign material.
Why this matters
The situation has been summarized in headlines such as Trader Joe’s Expands Recall: 46 Million Pounds of Food Affected. Consumers could face injury if they ingest glass fragments.
Consumer guidance
No confirmed injuries have been reported so far. Authorities still advise against eating the recalled products.
- Do not consume affected items.
- Dispose of them safely or return them to the store for a refund.
- Check product codes, dates, and UPCs before discarding.
Retailers shipped the recalled items nationwide. Customers with questions should contact their place of purchase or local health authorities.
