Portland-based Ajinomoto expands frozen fried rice recall to Trader Joe’s and Kroger items over glass risk

Recall expansion broadens beyond initial chicken fried rice lots

A Portland, Oregon-based frozen foods manufacturer has expanded a recall of chicken fried rice to include additional products sold under multiple retail and brand labels, including Trader Joe’s and Kroger. The recall involves frozen items that may contain foreign material, specifically pieces of glass.

The expanded action was announced March 3, 2026, and increases the scope from the earlier February recall that covered about 3.37 million pounds of frozen chicken fried rice products. The expansion adds approximately 33.6 million pounds of additional frozen items, bringing the combined total subject to recall to about 36.99 million pounds.

What prompted the recall

The issue came to light after consumer complaints reported possible glass found in products. In the initial phase of the recall, four consumer complaints were cited and no injuries were reported at the time of the February announcement. In the March expansion, the recall notice references multiple consumer complaints involving glass found in product.

Brands, product types, and identification details

The expanded recall covers a range of frozen, Asian-inspired items, including ready-to-eat and not-ready-to-eat products. Product categories named in the recall communications include fried rice (chicken and pork varieties), ramen bowls, and shu mai (dumpling) products.

Items included in the expansion were produced between October 21, 2024, and February 26, 2026. The products were distributed for sale in the United States, including through major grocery retail channels, and some affected items were distributed in Canada.

Consumers are advised to check packaging for establishment numbers printed inside the USDA mark of inspection. Establishment numbers identified in the expanded recall communications include:

• P-18356
• P-18356B
• P-47971

Consumers who have recalled products are advised not to eat them and to dispose of them or return them to the place of purchase.

What shoppers should do now

Because the affected items are frozen and may remain in home freezers for extended periods, consumers are urged to verify whether they have any of the recalled products, paying close attention to brand names, product descriptions, best-by dates, and the USDA establishment numbers on the package.

People who believe they may have been injured by consuming a recalled product are advised to contact a healthcare provider. Consumers can also report potential problems with meat, poultry, or egg products through federal food-safety complaint channels.

Why the expansion matters

The March 2026 expansion illustrates how recall investigations can broaden as additional product lines, production dates, and distribution pathways are confirmed. For shoppers, the practical impact is that a concern initially tied to one widely sold frozen chicken fried rice item now extends to a larger set of frozen meals, including products sold under retailer and brand names commonly found in U.S. grocery freezers.