Trader Joe’s recalls 3.4M lbs of chicken fried rice over glass risk
A nationwide recall has been issued for nearly 3.4 million pounds of Trader Joe’s chicken fried rice products after reports that some packages may contain pieces of glass. The frozen items were distributed to Trader Joe’s stores across the U.S., including all Twin Cities locations, and cover specific lot codes and "use by" dates listed in federal recall notices. Regulators are warning consumers not to eat the affected products and to either throw them away or return them to a Trader Joe’s store for a refund. No serious injuries had been confirmed at the time of the report, but food‑safety officials say ingestion of glass can cause mouth and internal injuries, making this a real public‑health concern for anyone with these meals in their freezer. The recall adds to a steady drumbeat of national food‑safety alerts that metro shoppers now have to track on top of already volatile grocery prices.
📌 Key Facts
- Nearly 3.4 million pounds of Trader Joe’s chicken fried rice products are being recalled nationwide for possible glass contamination.
- The recalled frozen items were sold at Trader Joe’s stores, including several in the Minneapolis–Saint Paul metro.
- Consumers are advised to check lot codes and dates in the recall notice, not eat affected products, and discard or return them for a refund.
📊 Relevant Data
The recall of Trader Joe's chicken fried rice was initiated after the manufacturer received four consumer complaints regarding glass found in the product.
Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc. Recalls Chicken Fried Rice Products Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination — USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service
Foreign object contamination accounts for 11.4% of food recalls in the United States.
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From January to April 2025, there was a 93% increase in FDA food recalls due to foreign materials compared to the same period in 2024.
Common causes of glass contamination in food processing include broken light fixtures, gauge covers, and glass food containers like bottles or jars.
Detection and prevention of foreign material in food: A review — PMC
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