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 By Date: 8/21/2026
- Sizes
- 17 oz
- 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
This product is a frozen, ready-to-heat Japanese-style vegetable fried rice with hijiki seaweed and other vegetables. Consumers buy it for convenience as a meal or side dish.
Why This Is Dangerous
Glass fragments pose a laceration risk and could require medical treatment if ingested or encountered during preparation.
Industry Context
This recall is not described as part of a broader industry pattern in the provided data.
Real-World Impact
The hazard is immediate if contaminated product is consumed or handled. No injuries reported so far, but consumers risk serious cuts.
Practical Guidance
How to identify if yours is affected
- Check Best By date on packaging: 8/21/2026
- Look for UPC 071757508934
- Confirm case UPC 10071757508931
- Note packaging: flexible bags in master case or cartons in master case
Where to find product info
Recall notice and lot information available via FDA enforcement page H-0594-2026
What timeline to expect
Refund or replacement processing typically 4-8 weeks
If the manufacturer is unresponsive
- File a complaint with the consumer protection agency in your state
- Keep copies of all communications
- Document batch numbers and packaging details
How to prevent similar issues
- Inspect packaging for damage before heating
- Review recall notices for any other Ajinomoto products
- Consider purchasing from retailers with strong recall remediation policies
Documentation advice
Keep product packaging, UPC, and lot/date information; save receipts and correspondence with Ajinomoto.
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Product Details
Model/lot info: Best By Date 8/21/2026. Net weight: 17 oz per package. Packaging: flexible bags in a master case or flexible bags in cartons in a master case. Cases per master: 8.5 lb case. UPC: 071757508934. Case UPC: 10071757508931. 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, WY. Sold in frozen form; fully cooked to 165 F before eating.
Reported Incidents
No injuries or incidents have been reported.
Key Facts
- 35,955 pounds recalled (4,230 cases)
- Best By Date 8/21/2026
- UPC 071757508934; Case UPC 10071757508931
- Distributed in 43 states
- Packaging: flexible bags in master case or cartons in master case
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