Trader Joe’s Recall Expands to 36 Million Pounds of Food—4 Frozen Favorites Affected
After concerns of glass contamination, products were pulled from freezers—here’s what to do if you purchased them
Over the last several years, as Trader Joe’s has grown in popularity, it’s been easier and more affordable than ever to enjoy the tastes of takeout by tossing something in the microwave—but this week shoppers are being warned to check their freezers. A recent recall due to potential glass contamination includes Trader Joe’s products and involves more than 36 million pounds of ready-to-eat and frozen foods.
Here’s what we know we know about the Trader Joe’s recall, which products were affected and what you should do if you’ve purchased any of the impacted items.
Trader Joe’s recall includes rice and shumai
In February, Ajinomoto Foods North America Inc., which produces food for stores such as Trader Joe’s, issued a voluntary recall of 3 million pounds of product—but earlier this week, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) revealed that the recall was expanded. Instead of 3 million pounds, the recall now includes more than 36 million pounds. Of those, four popular products sold at Trader Joe’s are affected.
The affected products include:
- Trader Joe’s Chicken Fried Rice, with best-by dates of 3/04/2026 through 02/10/2027.
- Trader Joe’s Vegetable Fried Rice, with best-by dates of 02/28/2026 through 11/19/2026.
- Trader Joe’s Japanese Style Fried Rice, with a best-by date of 02/28/2026 through 11/14/2026.
- Trader Joe’s Chicken Shu Mai, with best-by dates of 03/13/2026 through 10/23/2026.
How the Trader Joe’s recall came to light
After receiving several consumer complaints, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service recalled these products over concerns about potential glass contamination.
When multiple consumers reported that they had found glass in their food, an investigation determined that the source of this glass was the vegetables in the product, specifically the carrots. Officials did not say how the carrots became contaminated with glass, but so far no one has reported any injuries tied to the products.
The recall extends beyond Trader Joe’s to include several products sold under brands like Kroger, Ling Ling, Tai Pei, and Ajinomoto. For a complete list of products affected as well as images of their containers, you can review the full FSIS report here.
What to do if you purchased recalled Trader Joe’s items
The FSIS has concerns that Trader Joe’s shoppers may still currently have these products in their freezers and urges consumers to check for themselves. If you’ve found that you have any of these recalled products, Trader Joe’s shared in a statement that you should discard them or return them to your local store for a refund.
Any questions can be addressed by Trader Joe’s Customer Relations at (626) 599-3817, or you can contact Consumer Affairs for Ajinomoto Foods North America at (855) 742-5011 or contact them via email at customercare@ajinomotofoods.com.
The bottom line? A quick freezer check now means peace of mind later. If you spot any of these products, simply toss them or swap them for a refund. Then, get back to enjoying all the other Trader Joe’s favorites that make your life easier and more delicious!
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