Trader Joe's Fried Rice Recalled After Glass Contamination

Handle this pinch care: location could beryllium solid successful fried atom astatine Trader Joe’s.

The manufacturer, Ajinomoto Foods North America, recalled much than 3 cardinal pounds of stiff chickenhearted fried atom that “may beryllium contaminated pinch overseas material, specifically glass,” according to an alert issued by nan U.S. Department of Agriculture’s nutrient information section past week.

The callback applies to batches of Trader Joe’s private-label chickenhearted fried atom pinch sold-by dates betwixt Sept. 8 and Nov. 17. The product, which contains stir-fried rice, vegetables, seasoned acheronian chickenhearted nutrient and eggs, was sold nationwide successful astir one-pound integrative bags.

The callback besides applies to Ajinomoto-branded cases distributed only to Canadian retailers.

Trader Joe’s said successful a statement Friday that customers pinch recalled products tin return them to immoderate Trader Joe’s location for a afloat refund.

Ajinomoto notified nan USDA’s nutrient information section aft receiving 4 user complaints astir uncovering solid successful their fried rice. There person been nary confirmed injuries tied to nan product, according to nan alert, which recommends consumers to return it aliases flip it out.

Ajinomoto did not respond to a petition for comment.

Trader Joe’s had 10 merchandise recalls successful 2025 affecting items for illustration peaches, turkey wraps, and Cajun-style fettuccini alfredo, each recalled owed to imaginable listeria contamination, according to a database connected nan company’s website.

Acai bowls were recalled complete imaginable integrative contamination, while sesame miso crockery and basking chromatic mustard dressing were recalled complete undeclared allergens.

Trader Joe’s isn’t nan only grocer dealing pinch nutrient information issues. The German discount supermarket concatenation Aldi besides recalled 10 products successful 2025, while Amazon-owned integrated market concatenation Whole Foods’ website recalled 16 products.

The Monrovia-based company, which opened its first shop successful 1967 successful Pasadena, is privately owned and known for its galore private-label products, including cult favourite stiff orangish chicken, cooky food and viral miniature tote bags.

Trader Joe’s is besides facing a ineligible situation from Smuckers, which has revenge a suit accusing it of copying its trademark crustless peanut food and jelly sandwiches, The Times reported past year.