Trader Joe’s frozen food recall impacts Rhode Island as millions of pounds of food pulled

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Rhode Island is among the states affected by a nationwide Trader Joe’s food recall involving millions of pounds of frozen products that may be contaminated with glass.

The recall, issued by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, includes nearly 37 million pounds of ready-to-eat items sold across most of the country.

Glass contamination found in products

The largest portion of the recall involves Trader Joe’s Vegetable Fried Rice.

Manufacturer Ajinomoto Foods North America Inc. recalled about 9.8 million pounds of the product after glass fragments were discovered in the meals.

The pieces were reported to range from 1 to 3 centimeters long.

Investigators traced the issue to a vegetable ingredient, specifically carrots.

Other Trader Joe’s items also recalled

The recall was later expanded to include additional products, such as:

• Trader Joe’s Chicken Shu Mai
• Trader Joe’s Chicken Fried Rice

These items have best-by dates ranging from February 2026 through August 2027.

Products sold nationwide

The affected foods were distributed in 43 states, including Rhode Island.

Only a small number of states were not impacted by the recall.

No injuries reported

Officials said there have been no reported injuries tied to the contamination.

However, the FDA advises anyone who believes they may have been affected to contact a healthcare provider.

What customers should do

Consumers are urged not to eat the recalled products. A full list can be found here.

Instead, they should throw them away or return them to the store where they were purchased.