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Ling Ling Frozen Potstickers Recalled for Plastic Contamination

Ajinomoto recalls ~33,567 lbs of Ling Ling raw frozen chicken and vegetable potstickers due to possible clear flexible and hard plastic contamination.

🇺🇸 USDA FSIS recall #033-2021Meat & poultryLing Ling ›
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Ajinomoto Foods North America Inc. is recalling approximately 33,567 pounds of raw, frozen chicken and vegetable potsticker products because they may contain extraneous materials, specifically clear flexible and hard plastic. The issue was identified after consumers reported finding these items in the food. Although there are no confirmed reports of adverse reactions, the company urges anyone who has purchased these specific products to stop eating them immediately. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1275149-ling-ling-frozen-potstickers-recalled-for-plastic-contamination.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1275149-ling-ling-frozen-potstickers-recalled-for-plastic-contamination · Updated October 10, 2026 · Official notice: USDA FSIS #033-2021

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“Ling Ling Frozen Potstickers Recalled for Plastic Contamination.” GovInfoNow, updated October 10, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1275149-ling-ling-frozen-potstickers-recalled-for-plastic-contamination. Based on USDA FSIS recall #033-2021 (https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/ajinomoto-foods-north-america-inc-recalls-raw-frozen-chicken-and-vegetable).

Ajinomoto Foods North America Inc. is recalling approximately 33,567 pounds of raw, frozen Ling Ling Chicken and Vegetable Potstickers due to possible contamination with clear flexible and hard plastic, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced on Sept. 25, 2021. Consumers who purchased these products are urged not to consume them.

How to tell if you have it

  • Brand: Ling Ling
  • Product: Frozen Chicken and Vegetable Potstickers
  • Package: 4.2-lb. plastic bags containing “Ling Ling POTSTICKERS CHICKEN & VEGETABLE”
  • Lot code: 1911203
  • "BEST BUY" date: 22 OCT 2022
  • Establishment number: P20069
  • Production date: July 22, 2021

What to do

Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase. Consumers with questions about the recall can contact Willis Hwang at (855) 742-5011 or email customercare@ajinomotofoods.com.

The hazard

The product may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically clear flexible and hard plastic. The problem was discovered after the firm received consumer complaints reporting clear flexible and hard plastic in the chicken and vegetable potsticker products. There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products.

Context

GovInfoNow's records show Ajinomoto Foods North America Inc. has issued four other recalls since Nov. 22, 2019, including two on March 3, 2026, for chicken and pork products and vegetable gyoza dumplings due to possible glass contamination. Other recent recalls of similar products include Hormel Frozen Chicken Recall (Oct. 25, 2025) and Golden Island Pork Jerky Recall (Oct. 24, 2025).

How to tell if you have this one

Check your freezer for 4.2-lb. plastic bags of "Ling Ling POTSTICKERS CHICKEN & VEGETABLE" produced on July 22, 2021. The package must have lot code 1911203 and a "BEST BUY" date of 22 OCT 2022. Look for establishment number "P20069" printed on the back of the package.

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

What to do — step by step

  1. Stop consuming the product

    Do not eat the recalled potstickers under any circumstances.

  2. Discard or return the item

    Throw the product away in the trash or return it to the place where you purchased it.

Official remedy

What USDA FSIS says to do

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

How this recall unfolded

Recall timeline

FSIS closed this recall in 2021.

1. FSIS closed the recall: 202112. USDA FSIS announced the recall: Sep 25, 202122021
  1. FSIS closed the recall
  2. USDA FSIS announced the recall

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Questions people ask

Where were these products sold?

The products were shipped to distribution centers in California and Washington and then sent to various retailer locations.

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Contact Ling Ling

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

Subject: Recall 033-2021 — Ling Ling Frozen Potstickers Recalled for Plastic Contamination

Hello,

I own a Ling Ling Frozen Potstickers Recalled for Plastic Contamination that is covered by recall 033-2021 from Ling Ling.

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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Where this comes from

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 #033-2021 (September 25, 2021)
  • Plain-language summary written by qwen3.6:35b-a3b on October 10, 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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