Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc. announced on Mar. 26 the recall of additional products due to potential contamination with foreign material, specifically glass, according to the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA).
The expanded recall is significant because it adds more products that could pose a safety risk to consumers. While an earlier recall reported by the Oregon Department of Agriculture on February 19 focused on meat-containing items under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, this new notice concerns FDA-regulated products that do not contain meat.
According to information provided by Ajinomoto and regulatory agencies, a total of eleven FDA-regulated items are affected in this latest action: eight fried rice and three gyoza products were voluntarily recalled beginning March 3 after concerns about possible glass contamination emerged.
The Oregon Department of Agriculture plays a role in supporting food safety and agricultural oversight within the state through initiatives such as weed management, safety training, emergency preparedness, and seed testing according to its official website. The department also oversees pesticide licensing and supports family-owned farms that produce commodities for both local and international markets according to its official website.
Statewide programs from the department serve producers and communities across Oregon while managing key elements like farm safety training, weather tracking resources, cannabis sector oversight, biological weed management, and emergency planning as outlined on its official website. Director Lisa Charpilloz Hanson has led these efforts with experience in agricultural policy administration as detailed by the agency.
Consumers seeking more information about specific recalled items can refer to detailed listings available from Ajinomoto or regulatory agencies.
