CLASS II ONGOING Food recall · Reported 1 Apr 2026 · FDA Enforcement Report

Item 5650893 Ajinomoto Japanese-Style Vegetable Fried Rice made recalled

Ajinomoto Foods North America is recalling Item 5650893 Ajinomoto Japanese-Style Vegetable Fried Rice made with, distributed in 43 states. The recall was initiated on 3 Mar 2026 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesBest By Date: 8/21/2026
Quantity recalled35,955 lbs. or 4,230 cases (8.5 lbs. case)

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.

Recall details

Recall number
H-0594-2026
FDA event ID
98535
Recalling firm
Ajinomoto Foods North America, Ontario, CA
Brand
Item
Classification
Class II
Status
Ongoing
Recall initiated
3 Mar 2026
FDA classified
20 Mar 2026
Reported
1 Apr 2026
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by
Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
Reason category
Foreign Material
Product category
Sauces & Condiments

Timeline

3 Mar 2026Recall initiated by company
20 Mar 2026Classified by FDA+17 days
1 Apr 2026Published in enforcement report+12 days

Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.

Reason for recall

Foreign objects are glass varying in size from 1-3cm long and 2-4mm wide.

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 FDA

Item 5650893 Ajinomoto Japanese-Style Vegetable Fried Rice made with hijiki seaweed, fried tofu, edamame, and other colorful vegetables in an umami dashi sauce Net wt. 17oz. Retail box UPC 071757508934. Product packaging is flexible bags in a master case or flexible bags in cartons in a master case. There are 8/17oz. boxes or 8.5 lbs. per case. Case UPC 10071757508931. All products are intended to be stored frozen and fully cooked to 165F before eating.

Where it was distributed

Distributed in AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, and WY.

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Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

Foreign objects are glass varying in size from 1-3cm long and 2-4mm wide.

Which lots are affected?

Best By Date: 8/21/2026

Where was it sold?

Distributed in AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, and WY.

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 FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.

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