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ACTIVE RECALL — CLASS IIActive recallH-0598-2026/FDA enforcement
Ajinomoto Foods North America INC.·Food·Mar 3, 2026

Item 81153 Kroger Chinese Inspiration Vegetable Fried Rice - Blend of Long Grain Rice Assorted…

What you need to know

Class II

  • What happened

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

  • Health risk

    The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. A safety issue that does not fit the standard pathogen, allergen, chemical or quality categories.

  • Action required

    Check the identifying codes below and stop using the product. Return it to the retailer for a refund or dispose of it safely, following the recall notice.

Active recall · classified by the FDAIN, AK, AL, AR +39 moreMore food

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameAjinomoto Foods North America INC.
Recalling firmAjinomoto Foods North America INC.Ontario, CA, United States
UPC / barcodes
0 11110 04162 310 011110 04162 0
Lot / date codes
  • Best If Use By Dates Range: 03/03/2026 to 01/22/2027 Best By Dates: 3/3/2026 3/11/2026 3/17/2026 4/7/2026 4/22/2026 4/28/2026 5/5/2026 7/15/2026 8/1/2026 8/4/2026 8/18/2026 9/3/2026 9/5/2026 10/2/2026 10/13/2026 11/20/2026 11/21/2026 11/22/2026 12/12/2026 12/13/2026 1/5/2027 1/21/2027 1/22/2027
Distribution area
INAKALARAZCACOCTDEFLGAIDILKSKYLAMAMDMIMNMOMSMTNCNDNENHNJNVNYOHOKORPARISCTNTXUTVAWAWIWY

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.

United States

Quantity affected905, 363 lbs. or 109, 741 cases (8.25 lbs. per case)
Recall initiationFDA report date: April 1, 2026
FDA recall numberH-0598-2026

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Ajinomoto Foods North America INC. initiated this food recall on March 3, 2026. The FDA enforcement report states: Foreign objects are glass varying in size from 1-3cm long and 2-4mm wide. The FDA report lists distribution as: 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.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Foreign objects are glass varying in size from 1-3cm long and 2-4mm wide.

Item 81153 Kroger Chinese Inspiration Vegetable Fried Rice - Blend of Long Grain Rice Assorted… was made or distributed by Ajinomoto Foods North America INC. in Ontario, CA, United States. This page reflects FDA report H-0598-2026, dated April 1, 2026.

Why this is a Class II recall

Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. In this recall, a safety issue that does not fit the standard pathogen, allergen, chemical or quality categories.

FDA definition

The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote.

What to do now

  1. 1

    Stop using it

    Do not eat, drink or take the affected product.

  2. 2

    Check the codes

    Compare the UPC and lot code against the table above.

  3. 3

    Return or discard

    Contact the retailer or recalling firm about a refund, and dispose of the product safely.

Consumer safety guide

Product safety recall

Symptoms to watch for

The official enforcement report describes the specific risk. Follow the recall notice, check the product codes and do not use a product that may be affected.

Higher-risk groups

Children, pregnant people, older adults and people with weakened immune systems should take extra care when a product's safety is uncertain.

What to do now

  1. 1Stop using or eating the product and keep it away from children and pets.
  2. 2Check the UPC and lot/date codes on this page and follow the official recall notice for disposal or return.
  3. 3Seek medical advice if anyone develops severe or worrying symptoms after exposure.

Read the official source record for the specific hazard and instructions.

This is general consumer safety information, not medical advice or a diagnosis. Follow the official recall notice and contact a healthcare professional if you have concerns about exposure or symptoms.

Frequently asked

Questions about this recall

What is the Item 81153 Kroger Chinese Inspiration Vegetable Fried Rice - Blend of Long Grain Rice Assorted… recall?

Ajinomoto Foods North America INC. recalled Item 81153 Kroger Chinese Inspiration Vegetable Fried Rice - Blend of Long Grain Rice Assorted… in an FDA Class II enforcement action reported as H-0598-2026. Foreign objects are glass varying in size from 1-3cm long and 2-4mm wide.

What should I do if I bought this product?

Check the identifying codes below and stop using the product. Return it to the retailer for a refund or dispose of it safely, following the recall notice. Stop using or eating the product and keep it away from children and pets. Check the UPC and lot/date codes on this page and follow the official recall notice for disposal or return. Seek medical advice if anyone develops severe or worrying symptoms after exposure.

Is the Ajinomoto Foods North America INC. recall still active?

Yes. As of the latest FDA enforcement report, this recall is listed as ongoing. Check the official source record for the most current status before making a decision.

Where can I verify this recall?

This page is normalized from the openFDA enforcement record H-0598-2026. You can verify it directly using the official source link on this page. VerifyRecall updates its index from public FDA enforcement data and does not replace advice from the FDA, the recalling firm or a healthcare professional.

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Official source

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Record last synced from official openFDA enforcement data on November 14, 2026. Source record: official FDA notice.