37 Million Pounds of Frozen Meals Recalled, Montana Shoppers Warned

Most of us get plenty of emails from stores we shop at. Coupons, promotions, and reminders about sales. Usually, they get a quick glance, and that’s about it. But one recent email from Sam’s Club made me stop and read a little closer.

It was about a recall on frozen fried rice. And not just any fried rice. It was the Teppanyaki Vegetable Fried Rice that my family keeps in our freezer.

If your household is anything like ours here in Montana, you probably have a few reliable freezer staples for nights when everyone’s busy and nobody feels like cooking from scratch. Fried rice has always been one of those quick, go-to meals. That’s why seeing it listed in a recall because it might contain glass fragments definitely caught my attention.

READ MORE: Product Sold at Costco May Contain Shards of Glass

A Massive Recall Now Involves Nearly 37 Million Pounds of Food

This recall is part of a major expansion announced by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). Ajinomoto Foods North America has now recalled nearly 37 million pounds of frozen foods that may contain glass fragments.

The situation started in late February when certain fried rice products sold at Costco were pulled after customers reported finding glass fragments in their food. After investigating the complaints, the company expanded the recall to include many additional frozen meals.

Where the Contamination May Have Started

Investigators believe the problem may stem from carrots used in the products, which may have been contaminated with small glass fragments. Because those carrots were used across multiple recipes, the recall has grown to include a wide range of frozen meals.

Popular Brands Included in the Recall

The expanded recall now includes 15 products sold under several well-known brands that many Montana shoppers recognize, including:

• Ajinomoto
• Ling Ling
• Tai Pei

Some of the recalled items include:

• Ajinomoto Authentic Japanese Style Fried Rice
• Ajinomoto Yakitori Chicken Fried Rice
• Ajinomoto Tokyo Style Shoyu Chicken Ramen
• Ling Ling Yakitori Chicken Fried Rice
• Ling Ling Tokyo Style Ramen varieties
• Tai Pei Chicken Fried Rice
• Tai Pei Ultimate Fried Rice

These products were distributed nationwide and sold through major retailers, including Costco, Walmart, and Sam’s Clubs, making them easy to find in freezers across Montana.

How Montana Shoppers Can Check Their Freezers

The recalled foods were produced between October 21, 2024, and February 26, 2026, with expiration dates ranging from February 28, 2026, through August 19, 2027. To see if a product you purchased might be affected, check the package for one of these establishment numbers:

• P-18356
• P-18356B
• P-47971

A full list of the recalled products, including lot numbers and label images, is available on the FSIS website.

What To Do If You Have One of the Recalled Products

If you discover one of these frozen meals in your freezer, experts say do not eat it. Glass contamination can lead to serious internal injuries if consumed. Instead, you should either:

• Throw the product away safely
• Return it to the store where you bought it for a full refund

So far, no injuries have been reported, but the recall was issued after several customers reported finding glass fragments in the food.

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It Might Be Worth A Quick Freezer Check

Frozen meals are supposed to be the easy solution for a busy night. That’s why a recall like this catches many people off guard. If you’ve recently picked up frozen fried rice, ramen, or dumplings from a major retailer, it might be worth taking a quick look at the package before the next time you heat something up for dinner. Just to make sure what’s in your freezer isn’t part of the recall.