Is Ajinomoto Foods North America Inc. safe? — 2026 analysis

What this grade actually means

We grade brands A through D based on their Class I recall count over the past 5 years — Class I means the FDA, USDA, or CPSC determined a reasonable probability that consumption or use could cause serious adverse health consequences or death. Class II and III recalls are tracked but don’t affect the grade.

• A — 0 Class I recalls in 5 years (cleanest tier).
• B — 1–2 Class I recalls in 5 years.
• C — 3–4 Class I recalls in 5 years.
• D — 5+ Class I recalls in 5 years.

Independent safety analysis

# Ajinomoto Foods North America Inc. - Safety Summary Ajinomoto Foods North America Inc. has issued 11 recalls in the past five years. The company maintains a safety grade of A, indicating generally responsive recall procedures and compliance with FDA regulations. Notably, none of these recalls were classified as Class I, which are the most serious category reserved for products that could cause serious health consequences or death. This suggests the company's recalls have addressed lower-risk issues. Consumers should monitor official recall notices from the FDA and Ajinomoto's website if they purchase the company's products. While the A safety grade is positive, any product recall warrants checking product codes and batch numbers against recalled items. Consumers experiencing adverse effects from food products are encouraged to report incidents to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal. Maintaining awareness of recalls affecting products in your home is a standard consumer health practice.

Most common reasons for Ajinomoto Foods North America Inc. recalls

Based on every recall we’ve recorded for this brand since 2026.

Most recent recall

Should you stop buying Ajinomoto Foods North America Inc.?

A recall on record doesn’t mean every product is unsafe — it means a specific lot, batch, or product line was pulled. Most recalls are tied to a single production date or facility.

For most consumers, Ajinomoto Foods North America Inc. is safe to keep buying. The smartest move is to turn on alerts for this specific brand so you find out the moment a new recall is issued — long before you’d hear it on the news.