Use caution Meat & poultry recall · USDA FSIS · Published November 22, 2019

Ajinomoto Chicken Fried Rice Recall: Possible Plastic Pieces Contamination

Ajinomoto recalls 172,692 pounds of frozen chicken fried rice products from July 2019 due to possible plastic contamination. Consumers are urged not to eat these items and should throw them away or return to store.

Plain-English summary generated from official USDA FSIS data by GovInfoNow · Published by Carlos Caban · How we make summaries

🇺🇸 USDA FSIS recall #117-2019Meat & poultry Ajinomoto ›

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possible contamination with extraneous materials, specifically pieces of plastic

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Ajinomoto is recalling frozen chicken fried rice products that may contain plastic pieces. This recall affects products bought between July 9-11, 2019, with specific date codes and best by dates. The hazard is possible foreign material contamination, so these products should not be consumed. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1276036-ajinomoto-chicken-fried-rice-recall-possible-plastic-pieces-contamination.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1276036-ajinomoto-chicken-fried-rice-recall-possible-plastic-pieces-contamination · Updated October 6, 2026 · Official notice: USDA FSIS #117-2019

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“Ajinomoto Chicken Fried Rice Recall: Possible Plastic Pieces Contamination.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1276036-ajinomoto-chicken-fried-rice-recall-possible-plastic-pieces-contamination. Based on USDA FSIS recall #117-2019 (https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/ajinomoto-foods-north-america-inc--recalls-chicken-fried-rice-products-due-possible).

Ajinomoto Foods North America Inc. recalled approximately 172,692 pounds of chicken fried rice products due to possible plastic contamination, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service announced on Nov. 22, 2019. Consumers are urged not to consume the affected items.

How to tell if you have it

Brand: Ajinomoto
Product: AJINOMOTO YAKITORI CHICKEN WITH JAPANESE-STYLE FRIED RICE
Size: 54-oz. cardboard packages
Date codes: 3559007, 3559008, 3559015, 3559190 and 3559191
Best by dates: 1/7/2020, 1/8/2020, 1/15/2020, 7/9/2020 and 7/10/2020
Establishment number: P-34708
Sold in: Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Michigan, New Jersey and Texas

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 can contact Willis Hwang at 1-855-742-5011 or CustomerCare@ajinomotofoods.com.

The hazard

The frozen chicken fried rice items may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically pieces of plastic. 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 had four other recalls since Sept. 25, 2021, including two on March 3, 2026, for possible glass contamination in chicken and pork products and Japanese-style vegetable fried rice. Other recent recalls of similar products include Asian America Trading Fish Skin Crackers from China (Aug. 17, 2026), Ukrop's Spaghetti and Chicken Products Recall for possible metal slivers (July 31, 2026), and Fontanini Pork Sausage Recall for plastic contamination risk (Sept. 25, 2026).

How to tell if you have this one

Check for cardboard packages labeled 'AJINOMOTO YAKITORI CHICKEN WITH JAPANESE-STYLE FRIED RICE' with specific date codes (3559007, 3559008, 3559015, 3559190, 3559191) and best by dates from January 7-15, 2020 or July 9-10, 2020. Products were shipped to retail stores in Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Michigan, New Jersey, and Texas.

Brand
Ajinomoto
Category
Meat & poultry

Based on the official USDA FSIS remedy

What to do — step by step

Stop Using It Now
Throw away or return the recalled chicken fried rice products to the place of purchase.

Official remedy

What USDA FSIS says to do

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

Where it went and when

Where it was distributed

Distributed in 7 states.

USDA FSIS distribution: “Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Michigan, New Jersey, Texas”

States: Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Michigan, New Jersey, Texas.

Recall timeline

FSIS closed this recall in 2020.

Nov 22, 2019USDA FSIS announced the recall
2020FSIS closed the recall

Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.

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Questions people ask

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How can I report a problem with these products?

Contact a healthcare provider if you have concerns about injury or illness. For food safety questions, call the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674-6854).

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Subject: Recall 117-2019 — Ajinomoto Chicken Fried Rice Recall: Possible Plastic Pieces Contamination

Hello,

I own a Ajinomoto Chicken Fried Rice Recall: Possible Plastic Pieces Contamination that is covered by recall 117-2019 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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Official source: USDA FSIS Recall #117-2019 (November 22, 2019)
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