Plastic Contamination Prompts Recall of MorningStar Farms Plant-Based Products

June 26, 2026 USA

MorningStar Farms issues warning over select nuggets, patties: FDA | Fox Business

MorningStar Farms has voluntarily recalled two of its plant-based products due to the possible presence of plastic pieces in the food, according to a recall announcement published by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

The recall affects MorningStar Farms Buffalo Chik’n Nuggets (10.5 oz) and MorningStar Farms Hot & Spicy Sausage Patties (8 oz) distributed in the United States, Puerto Rico, and Costa Rica.

The company initiated the recall after identifying the potential presence of plastic fragments in the affected products. Consumption of food contaminated with foreign materials such as plastic may pose a choking hazard or lead to injury.

Recalled Products

The affected products include:

MorningStar Farms Buffalo Chik’n Nuggets (10.5 oz)

  • UPC: 000 28989 10110 5
  • Better if Used Before Dates: July 07, 2027 and July 08, 2027

MorningStar Farms Hot & Spicy Sausage Patties (8 oz)

  • UPC: 000 28989 10094 8
  • Better if Used Before Dates: July 05, 2027, July 06, 2027, and July 07, 2027

No other MorningStar Farms products are affected by this recall.

Consumers who purchased the recalled products are advised not to consume them. The company recommends discarding the affected items and contacting MorningStar Farms for a full refund.

Consumers seeking additional information can contact Consumer Affairs Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. EST by calling 800-962-0120 or texting 877-453-5837.

The recall was announced by MorningStar Farms on June 18, 2026, and published by the FDA on June 22, 2026. No illnesses or injuries associated with the affected products have been reported at the time of the recall announcement.

Source:https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/morningstar-farms-voluntarily-recalling-two-varieties-due-possible-plastic-presence

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