Quick Facts at a Glance
- Recall Date
- March 3, 2026
- Hazard Level
- HIGH
- Brand
- Ajinomoto Foods North America
- Category
- Food & Beverages
- Sold At
- Multiple Retailers
- Geographic Scope
- Nationwide (50 states)
- At-Risk Groups
- GENERAL
What to Do Now
Use this page like a recall checklist: verify the product first, then act on the official remedy.
Immediate steps
- 1Stop using the product until you confirm whether it is included in the recall.
- 2Compare the product label, model number, UPC, color, size, and purchase location against the identifiers below.
- 3Follow the official remedy from FDA - Food Safety; save photos, receipts, labels, and correspondence before contacting the company.
- 4If the product could harm a child, older adult, pet, or patient, move it out of reach immediately.
Check these identifiers
- Brand
- Ajinomoto Foods North America
- Product type
- Frozen Fried Rice
- Model numbers
- Best If Use By Dates Range: 5/21/2026 to 05/05/2027 Best If Use By Dates: 5/21/2026 5/22/2026 5/25/2026 6/3/2026 6/4/2026 6/5/2026 6/6/2026 6/11/2026 6/12/2026 6/13/2026 6/16/2026 6/17/2026 7/2/2026 7/3/2026 7/6/2026 7/7/2026 7/8/2026 7/9/2026 7/21/2026 8/5/2026 8/6/2026 8/10/2026 8/11/2026 8/18/2026 8/19/2026 8/20/2026 8/24/2026 8/25/2026 8/26/2026 9/3/2026 9/4/2026 9/5/2026 9/6/2026 9/10/2026 9/11/2026 9/12/2026 9/13/2026 9/18/2026 9/20/2026 9/24/2026 10/1/2026 10/23/2026 10/24/2026 10/28/2026 11/7/2026 11/8/2026 11/13/2026 12/12/2026 12/13/2026 12/20/2026 1/23/2027 1/24/2027 1/25/2027 2/19/2027 2/21/2027 2/22/2027 2/27/2027 2/28/2027 3/5/2027 3/12/2027 3/25/2027 3/26/2027 4/10/2027 4/30/2027 5/5/2027
- Sizes
- 6x9 oz bags per box, 54 oz per box, 8x54 oz boxes per master case, 27 lbs per case
- Sold at
- Multiple Retailers
- Where affected
- Nationwide
Recall Timeline
Key dates and source checks for this recall record.
Recall announced
March 3, 2026
Reported by FDA FOOD
April 1, 2026
RecallRadar source check
April 8, 2026
Consumer action
Use the official remedy and keep documentation.
Hazard Information
Foreign objects are glass varying in size from 1-3cm long and 2-4mm wide.
What You Should Do
Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it. Contact Ajinomoto Foods North America Inc. for refund or replacement information. Notification method: Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
About This Product
Ajinomoto Teppanyaki Style Vegetable Fried Rice is a frozen ready-to-heat meal featuring vegetables in a garlic butter sauce.
Why This Is Dangerous
Glass fragments in frozen food can cause oral or internal injuries if ingested. The fragments range from 1 to 3 cm in length and 2 to 4 mm in width.
Industry Context
This recall is not stated as part of a broader industry pattern.
Real-World Impact
Consumers must discard affected product. The recall covers a large quantity of product distributed nationwide. Refunds or replacements are offered by Ajinomoto.
Practical Guidance
How to identify if yours is affected
- Check Retail UPC 071757508835 on the box.
- Check Case UPC 10071757508832 on the master case.
- Review Best If Use By dates listed in the recall notice.
Where to find product info
FDA recall page H-0593-2026 and Ajinomoto recall details.
What timeline to expect
Refunds/replacements typically processed within 4-6 weeks.
If the manufacturer is unresponsive
- Document all contact attempts
- Escalate to FDA recall program if the company remains unresponsive
- Consider filing a consumer protection complaint if needed
How to prevent similar issues
- Review packaging and UPCs before purchasing frozen meals
- Follow recall updates from the FDA and Ajinomoto
- Choose frozen meals from brands with transparent recall histories
Documentation advice
Keep original packaging, receipts, and all correspondence with the company for records.
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Product Details
Brand: Ajinomoto Foods North America Product: Ajinomoto Teppanyaki Style Vegetable Fried Rice Type: Frozen Fried Rice Packaging: 6x9 oz bags per box or 54 oz per box; 8x54 oz boxes per master case; master case packaging UPC (retail box): 071757508835 UPC (case): 10071757508832 Sold as: Frozen, store at 0°F or below; fully cooked to 165°F before eating Quantity recalled: 3,862,944 lbs (143,072 cases; 27 lbs per case) Distribution: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI
Reported Incidents
No injuries or incidents have been reported.
Key Facts
- Best By Dates: 5/21/2026 to 05/05/2027 and numerous individual dates listed
- Distributed nationwide in 41+ states (see recall list)
- Hazard: Glass fragments in product (1–3 cm x 2–4 mm)
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