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A massive frozen food recall affecting Trader Joe's, Costco, and Kroger stores has expanded to nearly 37 million pounds of products after consumers reported finding glass shards in their meals. Manufacturer Ajinomoto Foods North America initially recalled 3.4 million pounds on February 19, then dramatically expanded the recall on March 3 to include an additional 33.6 million pounds of frozen Asian food products distributed nationwide.

Four Trader Joe's branded products are affected: Vegetable Fried Rice, Chicken Fried Rice, Japanese Style Fried Rice, and Chicken Shu Mai, with "best by" dates ranging from late February 2026 through early 2027. The company traced the contamination source to a vegetable ingredient, specifically carrots, that introduced glass into the production line. While four consumer complaints were filed, no confirmed injuries have been reported.

Trader Joe's is urging customers to check their freezers immediately and return any affected products to their nearest store for a full refund. The recall stands as one of the largest frozen food recalls in recent memory, affecting products that had been distributed to stores across the entire United States.

The FDA issued an advisory on raw oysters and Manila clams harvested from Drayton Harbor, Washington, after a norovirus-linked illness outbreak prompted a recall spanning nine states. The affected shellfish, harvested between February 13 and March 3, 2026, were distributed to restaurants and retailers in Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Nevada, New York, Oregon, and Washington.

The recall covers raw oysters from the Drayton Harbor Oyster Company and Manila clams from the Lummi Indian Business Council. Federal health officials warned that contaminated shellfish may look, smell, and taste completely normal but can still cause illness. Norovirus symptoms typically appear 12 to 48 hours after consumption and include vomiting, diarrhea, nausea, and stomach cramps, with most people recovering within one to three days. However, the virus poses a more serious threat to people with compromised immune systems.

Whatcom County health officials are recommending that consumers cook all oysters, clams, and mussels to at least 145 degrees Fahrenheit before eating them. Anyone who has recently consumed raw shellfish from the affected harvest area and is experiencing symptoms is advised to contact their healthcare provider promptly.

Nearly two-thirds of Americans aged 50 and older plan to travel in 2026, with annual spending expectations climbing from $6,800 to $7,200, according to a new AARP travel trends survey published March 10. The findings reveal a generation of travelers who remain determined to prioritize vacations despite growing cost pressures, with 86 percent ranking travel among their top three discretionary spending priorities.

One of the survey's most striking findings is the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence for trip planning among older adults. The share using AI tools to find travel deals doubled in a single year, jumping from 8 percent to 16 percent. Meanwhile, 89 percent of respondents report regularly shopping for travel bargains, and more than half leverage loyalty programs to offset rising expenses. International travel appetite is also shifting, with trips to Asia and the Middle East surging from 10 to 18 percent of planned international travel.

The survey also uncovered rising anxiety around air travel, with cancellation concerns jumping from 24 percent in 2025 to 36 percent in 2026. Respondents attributed much of this worry to disruptions caused by the late-2025 government shutdown. Despite these headwinds, the motivation to travel remains strong: seven in ten family travelers said their primary goal is strengthening bonds and creating lasting memories with loved ones.