Trader Joe’s has expanded a nationwide recall to include nearly 10 million pounds of its frozen vegetable fried rice after small pieces of glass were discovered in the product, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reported. The shards were reported to measure 1–3 cm long and 2–4 mm wide.

Ajinomoto Foods North America Inc. issued the recall for 9,885,240 pounds of the rice, sold in stores across 43 states. Hawaii, Maine, New Mexico, South Dakota, Vermont, West Virginia, and Iowa were not affected. The products carried best-buy dates from Feb. 28, 2026, to Nov. 19, 2026.

The recall is part of a larger effort affecting nearly 37 million pounds of ready-to-eat items from multiple brands, including Kroger and Tai Pei. Additional Trader Joe’s items previously recalled include Chicken Shu Mai and Chicken Fried Rice with stir-fried rice, vegetables, seasoned dark chicken meat, and eggs.

The USDA classified the alert as a Class II recall, indicating that exposure “may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences,” though serious risks are considered remote.

Consumers are advised not to eat the affected products and to either dispose of them or return them to the store for a full refund. No injuries have been reported, but the USDA recommends contacting a healthcare provider if there are concerns about potential harm.