PantryRecall

Ajinomoto Foods North America Inc. recalls Item 6430093 Ajinomoto Green Gyoza Vegetable & Edamame Dumplings 12ct. Retail bag

Ajinomoto Foods North America Inc. started this recall on March 3, 2026. The FDA classified it as Class II, a middle category: eating the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, and serious harm is unlikely. The reason given is foreign material. It was distributed in 43 states. This recall is no longer considered active, but recalled products can stay in pantries and freezers for months.

Status
Closed / older
Recall started
March 3, 2026
Company
Ajinomoto Foods North America Inc.
Classification
Class II (temporary or reversible health risk)
Where sold
Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, North Carolina, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, Wyoming
Quantity
537,033 lbs. or 53,436 cases (20/12ct. bags per case); 24,796 lbs. or 3,780 cases; 90,362 lbs. or 8,097 cases (11.15lb. per case); 118,956 lbs. or 9,913 cases (12 lbs. per case); 9,885,240 lbs. or 411,885 cases (24 lbs. per case); 905,363 lbs. or 109,741 cases (8.25 lbs. per case); 3,059,808 lbs. or 127,492 cases (24 lbs. per case); 517,224 lbs. or 43,102 cases (12 lbs. per case); 3,862,944 lbs. or 143,072 cases (27 lbs. per case); 35,955 lbs. or 4,230 cases (8.5 lbs. case); 36,682 lbs. or 2,973 cases (12.34 lbs. per case)

Reason for recall (official wording)

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

Recalled products (official wording)

  • Item 6430093 Ajinomoto Green Gyoza Vegetable & Edamame Dumplings 12ct. Retail bag UPC: None. Product packaging is flexible bags in a master case or flexible bags in cartons in a master case. There are 20/12ct. bags per case. Case UPC 10071757080246. All products are intended to be stored frozen and fully cooked to 165F before eating.
  • Item 81097 Ajinomoto Ling Ling Restaurant Style Fried Rice Savory Vegetable - A Chinese Style Fried Rice with Edamame, Carrots, Fire Roasted Corn & Red Bell Peppers Prepared with Sweet Soy Sauce Infused Rice. Net wt. 17oz. Retail box UPC 010878810915. Product packaging is flexible bags in a master case or flexible bags in cartons in a master case. There are 6/17oz. boxes per case. Case UPC 10010878810912. All products are intended to be stored frozen and fully cooked to 165F before eating.
  • Item 6430143 Ajinomoto Vegetable Gyoza Dumplings 12ct. Net wt. 8.92oz. per package. Retail package UPC: 071757055483. Product packaging is flexible bags in a master case or flexible bags in cartons in a master case. There are 20/8.92oz. packages or 11.15 lbs. per case. Carton UPC 10071757055480. All products are intended to be stored frozen and fully cooked to 165F before eating.
  • Item 81146 Ajinomoto Tai Pei Shrimp Fried Rice - Shrimp, vegetables & fried rice with oyster flavored sauce. Net wt. 48oz or 3lbs. per box. Retail box UPC 070077811465. Product packaging is flexible bags in a master case or flexible bags in cartons in a master case. There are 4/48oz. boxes or 12lbs. per case. Case UPC 10070077811462. All products are intended to be stored frozen and fully cooked to 165F before eating.
  • Item 5650233 Trader Joe's Vegetable Fried Rice, net wt. 1lb per bag. Retail bag UPC 00521482. Product packaging is flexible bags in a master case or flexible bags in cartons in a master case. There are 24/1lb. bags per case. Case UPC 10052148200001. All products are intended to be stored frozen and fully cooked to 165F before eating.
  • Item 81153 Kroger Chinese Inspiration Vegetable Fried Rice - Blend of long grain rice assorted vegetables & egg. Net wt. 22oz. Retail box UPC 011110041623. Product packaging is flexible bags in a master case or flexible bags in cartons in a master case. There are 6/22oz. boxes or 8.25 lbs. per case. Case UPC 10011110041620. All products are intended to be stored frozen and fully cooked to 165F before eating.
  • Item 5650173 Trader Joe's Japanese Style Fried Rice with Edamame, Tofu, and Hijiki Seaweed. SKU #097908. Net wt. 1lb. per bag. Retail bag UPC 00979085. Product packaging is flexible bags in a master case or flexible bags in cartons in a master case. There are 24/1lb. bags per case. Case UPC 10097908500001. All products are intended to be stored frozen and fully cooked to 165F before eating.
  • Item 5654390 Ajinomoto Golden Tiger Vegetable Fried Rice - Long grain white rice and crispy vegetables in a savory sauce. Net wt. 3lbs per bag. Retail bag UPC 076366565439. Product packaging is flexible bags in a master case or flexible bags in cartons in a master case. There are 4/3lb. bags or 12 lbs. per case. Case UPC 10076366565436. All products are intended to be stored frozen and fully cooked to 165F before eating.
  • Item 5650883 Ajinomoto Teppanyaki Style Vegetable Fried Rice - Japanese-style fried rice made with colorful vegetables in an aromatic garlic butter sauce. There are 6/9oz. bags per box or 54oz per box. Retail box UPC 071757508835. Product packaging is flexible bags in a master case or flexible bags in cartons in a master case. There are 8/54oz boxes or 27lb. per case. Case UPC 10071757508832. All products are intended to be stored frozen and fully cooked to 165F before eating.
  • 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.
  • Item 6430153 Ajinomoto Vegetable Gyoza Dumplings. Net wt. 24.7oz. per bag. Retail box UPC: 071757010109. Product packaging is flexible bags in a master case or flexible bags in cartons in a master case. There are 8/24.7oz bags or 12.34lb. per case. Case UPC 10071757010106. All products are intended to be stored frozen and fully cooked to 165F before eating.

Distribution

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 to do

Compare the brand, size, lot code and dates on your package with the details above. If they match, do not eat it. Throw it away or return it to the store. Contact a healthcare provider if you feel unwell. Step-by-step guide.

Source: FDA Enforcement Report (openFDA), event 98535.