Frozen Fried Rice Recall Expands to Ramen and Dumplings

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Over 33 million pounds of frozen chicken fried rice, ramen and dumpling products have been recalled because they may be contaminated with pieces of glass, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).

The recall expands an earlier action involving more than 3 million pounds of chicken fried rice. 

The problem was discovered after multiple consumers alerted the manufacturer, Ajinomoto Foods North America, that they found glass in the product, FSIS said. After further investigation, the company determined that carrots used as an ingredient were the likely source of the glass contamination.

Which products are being recalled?

The expanded recall covers a wide range of popular frozen meals sold nationwide, including fried rice bowls, noodle dishes and dumplings. Examples of the recalled products include:

Ajinomoto

• Chicken Shoyu Ramen (Tokyo-Style)
• Japanese-Style Fried Rice
• Yakitori Chicken Fried Rice
• Kurobuta Pork Fried Rice

Kroger

• Chicken Fried Rice (Chinese Inspirations)

Ling Ling

• Yakitori Chicken Fried Rice
• Shoyu Chicken Ramen (Tokyo-Style)
• Tonkotsu Chicken Ramen

Tai Pei

• Chicken Fried Rice
• Ultimate Fried Rice (Chicken, BBQ Pork & Bacon)

Trader Joe’s

• Chicken Fried Rice
• Japanese Style Fried Rice
  
• Vegetable Fried Rice
• Chicken Shu Mai (Dumplings)

Some of the recalled items are ready‑to‑eat, while others are not‑ready‑to‑eat and require cooking before consumption. All products have best-by dates ranging from Feb. 28, 2026, through Aug. 19, 2027. A complete product list, including package sizes and best‑by dates, is available in the official FSIS recall notice.​

FSIS advises consumers to:​

• Check their freezers for the recalled fried rice​
• Do not eat the recalled product if you have it. 
• Throw it away or return it to the place of purchase. ​

What if you already ate it?

FSIS says anyone concerned about a possible injury should contact a health care provider. ​Ingesting glass fragments could result in injuries such as damage to the teeth and mouth, throat lacerations and intestinal perforation.​

For additional questions or concerns, contact Ajinomoto Foods at 855-742-5011 or customercare@ajinomotofoods.com.​​