Your Freezer, Fridge, and Pantry All Have Recalls This Week—Here's What to Do
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (Youdle) – Search your entire kitchen—freezer, fridge, and pantry. This week brought 5 major recalls hitting different areas of your home.
The Big One: Ajinomoto Fried Rice Expansion (March 3)
Ajinomoto Foods expanded its recall dramatically. Over 36 million pounds of fried rice, ramen, and dumpling products are affected. The cause: glass contamination in carrots used in the products.
Brands affected:
Trader Joe's Vegetable Fried Rice, Japanese Style Fried Rice, Chicken Fried Rice, Chicken Shu Mai
Ajinomoto brand products
Kroger brand
Ling Ling brand
Tai Pei brand
Products made between October 21, 2024, and February 26, 2026, are affected. Best-by dates range from February 28, 2026, through August 19, 2027.
What to check:
Look for establishment numbers P-18356, P-18356B, or P-47971 inside the USDA mark
Check best-by dates against the range above
If you have any of these products, do not open or consume them
For the complete product list, visit FSIS.USDA.gov. No injuries reported yet.
Punahele Jerky - Undeclared Soy Allergen (March 1)
Punahele Jerky Company recalled beef jerky products due to undeclared soy lecithin.
Products recalled:
6-oz. packages of "Dried Hawaiian Style Beef Crisps, Original Salt & Pepper Flavor" (EST. 2625)
4-oz. packages of "Uncle K's Beef Crisps"
Risk: Anyone with soy allergy. Soy is not labeled on packaging but present in product.
Made Fresh Salads Cream Cheese - Listeria Risk (February 24)
Made Fresh Salads, Inc. (Bay Shore, NY) recalled assorted cream cheese flavors. Risk: Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Products recalled:
All flavors and all lot codes
Available at multiple retailers
Listeria can cause serious illness, especially in pregnant women, infants, elderly people, and those with weakened immune systems.
Rosina Frozen Meatballs - Metal Contamination (February 22)
Rosina Food Products recalled approximately 9,462 pounds of frozen meatballs.
Product recalled:
32-oz. packages of "Bremer Family Size Italian Style Meatballs"
Best-by date: 10/30/26
Timestamps between 17:08 through 18:20 on package back
Risk: Metal foreign material in product.
Savannah Bee Company Honey BBQ Sauce - Undeclared Wheat & Soy (March 1)
Savannah Bee Company recalled Honey BBQ Sauce-Mustard due to undeclared wheat and soy.
Risk: Anyone with wheat or soy allergy. Not labeled on packaging.
What to Do Right Now
1. Check Your Kitchen
Search your entire kitchen—freezer, fridge, and pantry. Recalls this week hit frozen foods, dairy, and shelf-stable items.
For each product, look for exact matches:
Brand name
Product name
Best-by or freeze-by date
Establishment number (if listed)
2. Match Exactly
Recalls are specific. All details must match for a product to be considered recalled:
Brand name
Product name
Best-by or freeze-by date
Lot number (if listed)
Establishment number
If one detail doesn't match, product is safe.
3. What to Do If You Have Recalled Products
Do not open or consume
Dispose of product according to recall instructions (typically throw in trash, seal in bag first)
Do not return to store
4. Clean If Already Consumed
If you've already prepared a recalled item in your kitchen:
Wash all cookware, utensils, and cutting boards with hot soapy water
Clean refrigerator shelves and drawers with hot soapy water
Wipe surfaces with diluted bleach solution (1 TBSP bleach in 1 gallon water)
Let air dry
5. Monitor Symptoms
Listeria and glass contamination can cause different reactions. Contact healthcare provider if you experience:
Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea
Fever
Mouth or throat cuts
Difficulty swallowing (glass-related)
The Pattern This Week
Glass contamination (Ajinomoto) and undeclared allergens (jerky, sauce) dominate. Check labels carefully. Verify best-by dates match recall ranges exactly.
Review lot numbers and best-by dates when you get home from shopping. Share recall alerts in Youdle Community if you spot recalled items on shelves. For real-time recall updates, visit FoodSafety.gov and USDA-FSIS.gov.
