In February 2026, Ajinomoto Foods North America Inc., based in Portland, Oregon, initiated a significant recall of frozen chicken fried rice products sold across Trader Joe's stores in the United States and in Canada. This recall encompassed nearly 3.4 million pounds of the product, which included frozen fried rice, vegetables, chicken meat, and eggs packaged in 20-ounce plastic bags. Consumers were warned that the affected packages bear best-by dates ranging from September 8 to November 17, 2026, and are marked with establishment number P-18356 within the USDA inspection mark. This alert was prompted after a few consumers reported discovering pieces of glass in their meals, although no injuries were reported. Additionally, there was a separate recall concerning cardboard packages containing six bags of frozen Ajinomoto Yakitori Chicken with Japanese-Style Rice, which, unlike the chicken fried rice, were sold exclusively in Canada with best by dates from September 9 to November 12, 2026. The incident highlights the serious food safety risks and the company's proactive approach to consumer safety by removing potentially dangerous products from circulation, urging consumers to either dispose of the items or return them to the place of purchase. The U.S. Agriculture Department officials were directly involved in announcing these recalls and providing guidance to consumers on how to handle the situation and encourage them to remain vigilant regarding packaged food products. Food recalls due to contamination are unfortunate but necessary steps that maintain public trust and safety in food supply chains.