CLASS II Food recall · Reported 22 Nov 2019 · USDA FSIS
Chicken Fried Rice Products recalled by Ajinomoto Foods North America
Ajinomoto Foods North America is recalling Array. The recall was initiated on 22 Nov 2019 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
Recall details
- Recall number
- FSIS-117-2019
- Recalling firm
- Ajinomoto Foods North America
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Completed
- Recall initiated
- 22 Nov 2019
- Reported
- 22 Nov 2019
- USDA notice type
- Closed Recall
- Reason category
- Foreign Material
- Product category
- Chicken
Timeline
| 22 Nov 2019 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 22 Nov 2019 | Published in enforcement report | +0 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Array. WASHINGTON, Nov. 22, 2019 Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc., an Oakland, Miss. establishment, is recalling approximately 172,692 pounds of chicken fried rice products that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically pieces of plastic, the U.S. Department of Agricultures Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The not-ready-to-eat, frozen chicken fried rice items were produced from July 9, 2019 to July 11, 2019 with various packaging and best by dates. The following products are subject to recall: [View Labels (PDF only)] 54-oz. cardboard packages containing AJINOMOTO YAKITORI CHICKEN WITH JAPANESE-STYLE FRIED RICE with date codes 3559007, 3559008, 3559015, 3559190 and 3559191 and best by dates of 1/7/2020, 1/8/2020, 1/15/2020, 7/9/2020 and 7/10/2020. The products subject to recall bear establishment number P-34708 inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to retail locations in Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Michigan, New Jersey and Texas. The problem was discovered after the firm received consumer complaints. The firm then notified FSIS of the issue. There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. FSIS has received no additional reports of injury or illness from consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider. FSIS is concerned that some product may be in consumers freezers. Consumers who have
Foreign material recalls cover pieces of metal, plastic, glass, wood or other objects that got into the product during processing and could cause injury if eaten.
Product as listed by the USDA
Array
Where it was distributed
Array
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Array. WASHINGTON, Nov. 22, 2019 Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc., an Oakland, Miss. establishment, is recalling approximately 172,692 pounds of chicken fried rice products that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically pieces of plastic, the U.S. Department of Agricultures Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The not-ready-to-eat, frozen chicken fried rice items were produced from July 9, 2019 to July 11, 2019 with various packaging and best by dates. The following products are subject to recall: [View Labels (PDF only)] 54-oz. cardboard packages containing AJINOMOTO YAKITORI CHICKEN WITH JAPANESE-STYLE FRIED RICE with date codes 3559007, 3559008, 3559015, 3559190 and 3559191 and best by dates of 1/7/2020, 1/8/2020, 1/15/2020, 7/9/2020 and 7/10/2020. The products subject to recall bear establishment number P-34708 inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to retail locations in Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Michigan, New Jersey and Texas. The problem was discovered after the firm received consumer complaints. The firm then notified FSIS of the issue. There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. FSIS has received no additional reports of injury or illness from consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider. FSIS is concerned that some product may be in consumers freezers. Consumers who have
Where was it sold?
Array
What should I do if I have it?
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
What does Class II mean?
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
Read the official USDA FSIS notice · Source record retrieved 29 Sep 2026. USDA data is public domain. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
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