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
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 2026 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 20 Mar 2026 | Classified by FDA | +17 days |
| 1 Apr 2026 | Published 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.
Other products in this recall event
10 other products · FDA event 98535This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Item 6430093 Ajinomoto Green Gyoza Vegetable & Edamame Dumplings recalled.
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