Warning For New Jersey Shoppers About Trader Joe’s Chicken Fried Rice

If you shop at Trader Joe’s here in New Jersey, it’s time to take a quick look inside your freezer.

Frozen Favorite Recalled Over Safety Concern

Popular grocery chain Trader Joe's is alerting customers about a major recall involving one of its go-to freezer staples: Chicken Fried Rice. The product was manufactured by Ajinomoto Foods North America and is being pulled from shelves after reports of possible glass contamination, according to realsimple.com.

More than 3 million pounds of the frozen meal are affected nationwide, and that includes stores across New Jersey.

What New Jersey Shoppers Need to Look For

If you’ve picked up Trader Joe’s Chicken Fried Rice in recent months, check the packaging carefully. The recall involves:

• 20-ounce (1 lb. 4 oz.) plastic bags

• Labeled: “TRADER JOE’S Chicken Fried Rice with stir fried rice, vegetables, seasoned dark chicken meat and eggs”

• BEST BY dates between 9/8/2026 and 11/17/2026

• Establishment number P-18356 printed inside the USDA inspection mark

If your bag matches those details, do not eat it.

What You Should Do

Customers are advised to either:

• Return the product to any Trader Joe’s location for a full refund, or

• Dispose of it immediately

Even if the bag looks fine from the outside, the potential for glass contamination poses a serious safety risk.

Why This Matters in New Jersey

Trader Joe’s has a strong following across the Garden State, from Hoboken to Cherry Hill to the Jersey Shore and everywhere in between. Frozen convenience meals like this one are especially popular with busy families, commuters, and anyone looking for a quick dinner option.

While recalls are never good news, they are issued to protect consumers. Acting quickly helps prevent injuries and keeps shoppers safe.

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If you have questions, you can contact your local Trader Joe’s store directly or check the company’s website for official recall updates. Or Trader Joe's customer relations at (626) 599-3817.

Bottom line for New Jersey shoppers: take a minute today to double-check your freezer.