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 Vegetable Gyoza Dumplings
- Model numbers
- Best If Use By Dates: 4/30/2027 7/15/2027
- Sizes
- 24.7 oz per bag
- 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 Vegetable Gyoza Dumplings are frozen dumplings sold for convenient meal preparation. They are designed to be pan-fried, steamed or boiled after freezing.
Why This Is Dangerous
Glass fragments can cause oral injuries, internal cuts, or other harm if swallowed or bitten while consuming or handling the product.
Industry Context
This recall is not described as part of a broader industry pattern.
Real-World Impact
Consumers must discard any affected bags and contact Ajinomoto for refunds or replacements. The issue creates a direct risk of injury during preparation or consumption.
Practical Guidance
How to identify if yours is affected
- Verify UPC 071757010109 on the retail bag.
- Check Best By dates 4/30/2027 or 7/15/2027.
- Inspect case UPC 10071757010106 in the master case.
Where to find product info
UPC and case UPC are on packaging; Best By dates appear on the bag label.
What timeline to expect
Refunds or replacements follow the company’s process. Typical timelines vary by retailer and method of submission.
If the manufacturer is unresponsive
- File a claim with the company and preserve proof of purchase.
- If Ajinomoto is slow to respond, contact consumer protection authorities or the CPSC.
How to prevent similar issues
- When buying frozen dumplings, check for recalls at least quarterly.
- Verify UPCs and best-by dates before storing.
- Choose products with clear lot or date codes and intact packaging.
Documentation advice
Keep photos of the package, UPC, case UPC, Best By dates, and correspondence with the company.
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Product Details
Product: Ajinomoto Vegetable Gyoza Dumplings Net weight: 24.7 oz per bag UPC: 071757010109 Packaging: flexible bags in a master case or flexible bags in cartons in a master case Case size: 8 bags per case or 12.34 lb per case Case UPC: 10071757010106 Storage: Frozen; cook to 165F before eating Distributed: 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 Recall date: 2026-03-03 Status: Active Hazard: Glass fragments in product Remedy: Refund or replacement Units recalled: 2
Reported Incidents
No injuries or incidents have been reported.
Key Facts
- Best By Dates: 4/30/2027 and 7/15/2027
- Distributed in 40 states
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