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Meat & poultry recall · USDA FSIS · Published February 19, 2026

Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc. Recalls Chicken Fried Rice Products Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination

Ajinomoto recalls frozen chicken fried rice products from September 2025 to November 2025 due to possible glass contamination. Consumers are urged not to consume these products and should discard or return them.

🇺🇸 USDA FSIS recall #005-2026Meat & poultryAjinomoto ›
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What happened, in plain English

Ajinomoto is recalling frozen chicken fried rice products that may contain glass. This contamination could cause injury if ingested, so consumers should stop using these products immediately. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1274844-ajinomoto-chicken-fried-rice-recall-possible-glass-contamination.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1274844-ajinomoto-chicken-fried-rice-recall-possible-glass-contamination · Updated October 6, 2026 · Official notice: USDA FSIS #005-2026

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“Ajinomoto Chicken Fried Rice Recall: Possible Glass Contamination.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1274844-ajinomoto-chicken-fried-rice-recall-possible-glass-contamination. Based on USDA FSIS recall #005-2026 (https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/ajinomoto-foods-north-america-inc--recalls-chicken-fried-rice-products-due-0).

Why it’s dangerous

The products may contain glass fragments due to consumer complaints. If ingested, glass can cause injury to the mouth, throat, or digestive tract. However, no confirmed injuries have been reported from this contamination.

Who’s affected

Consumers who purchased Ajinomoto frozen chicken fried rice products between September 8, 2025, and November 17, 2025. Those with the specific product labels mentioned in the recall are most at risk.

How to tell if you have this one

Look for products with the establishment number P-18356 inside the USDA inspection mark. The recalled items include frozen chicken fried rice packages with specific best-by dates from September 2025 to November 2025.

  • Brand
    Ajinomoto
  • Category
    Meat & poultry
Based on the official USDA FSIS remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Stop Using Product

    Discard or return the recalled frozen chicken fried rice products to avoid potential injury from glass contamination.

Official remedy

What USDA FSIS says to do

Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them.

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Questions people ask

Are there any injuries reported from this recall?

No confirmed reports of injury have been reported due to consumption of this product.

What specific products are recalled?

Frozen chicken fried rice products with establishment number P-18356 inside the USDA inspection mark, produced between September 8, 2025, and November 17, 2025.

How can I check if my product is recalled?

Check the product label for the establishment number P-18356 inside the USDA inspection mark and the best-by dates from September 2025 to November 2025.

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We’ve drafted a message you can send Ajinomoto to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.

Subject: Recall 005-2026 — Ajinomoto Ajinomoto

Hello,

I own a Ajinomoto that is covered by recall 005-2026 from Ajinomoto.

The official recall notice states: Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them.

I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?

Thank you.

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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official USDA FSIS recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.

  • Official source: USDA FSIS Recall #005-2026 (February 19, 2026)
  • Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 6, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the USDA FSIS notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
  • GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official USDA FSIS recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.
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