Ajinomoto Foods North America has voluntarily recalled over 3.3 million pounds of frozen Ajinomoto Yakitori Chicken with Japanese-style Fried Rice and Trader Joe's Chicken Fried Rice due to potential contamination with glass, according to reports from Feb. 2026. The products, sold at Costco and Trader Joe's, have best-by dates from Sept. 2026 to Jan. 2027. Consumers should return the items for a refund.
Key Recall Details (Feb. 2026):
- Product: Ajinomoto Yakitori Chicken with Japanese-style Fried Rice (Sold at Costco, item #819988).
- Other Affected Product: Trader Joe's Chicken Fried Rice (20-oz. plastic bags).
- Reason: Potential foreign material contamination (specifically glass).
- Best By Dates: Ranging from Nov. 8, 2025, to Jan. 12, 2027 (for Costco), and Sept. 8, 2026, to Nov. 17, 2026 (for Trader Joe's).
- Action: Consumers should not eat the product and return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.
- Injuries: No injuries have been confirmed
The recall affects products sold in the U.S. and Canada. The affected, large, 1.53-kg cardboard packages at Costco contain 6 individual bags.
Sources: Google, Allrecipes

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