MorningStar Farms is issuing a voluntary recall of two plant-based products due to the possible presence of plastic pieces. The company announced the recall after receiving customer reports indicating that plastic bits were found in Buffalo Chik’n Nuggets and Hot & Spicy Sausage Patties. The recalled items were distributed in the United States, Puerto Rico, and Costa Rica. In the U.S., the recall covers specific package sizes and UPC codes, including 10.5 oz bags of “MorningStar Farms Buffalo Chik’n Nuggets” with a UPC of 00028989101105 and “best by” dates in early July 2027, and 8 oz bags of “MorningStar Farms Hot & Spicy Sausage Patties” with a UPC of 00028989100948 and “best by” dates in early July 2027. Consumers are advised not to eat the affected products. The guidance is to check UPC codes and “Better If Used Before”/“best by” dates, discard the items, and contact MorningStar Farms for a full refund. The products’ retail locations are not detailed in the recall information summarized by the outlets.
MorningStar Farms recalls vegetarian nuggets and sausage patties over possible plastic contamination
MorningStar Farms is issuing a voluntary recall of two plant-based products due to the possible presence of plastic pieces. The company announced the recall after receiving customer reports indicating...
- MorningStar Farms recalls Buffalo Chik’n Nuggets and Hot & Spicy Sausage Patties due to possible plastic contamination.
- The recall is linked to customer reports of plastic pieces found in the products.
- Affected products are distributed in the United States, Puerto Rico, and Costa Rica.
- The U.S. recall covers specific UPC codes and “best by” date ranges in early July 2027.
- Consumers are instructed to not consume the affected items, discard them, and contact MorningStar Farms for refunds.
MorningStar Farms is taking precautionary measures by recalling their Buffalo Chik’n Nuggets and Hot & Spicy Sausage Patties over possible plastic contamination concerns. Customer reports revealing plastic bits in these popular plant-based products led to this voluntary recall. The impacted items have been distributed widely in the US, Puerto Rico, and Costa Rica. Consumers should examine UPC codes and 'Better If Used Before' dates and may seek a refund.
18 hours agoVegetarians typically don’t have to specify “no meat or plastic” when buying food, but a MorningStar Farms recall begs to differ. The plant-based food brand has recalled vegetarian chicken nuggets and sausage patties due to the possible presence of plastic, according to a Monday, June 22, announcement published by the Food and Drug Administration. Think you might have one of the affected products? Here’s what you need to know about the MorningStar Farms recall. What products are affected? The two recalled products were distributed in the U.S., Puerto Rico, and Costa Rica. Here is the specific information for the items distributed in the U.S. 10.5 oz bags of “MorningStar Farms Buffalo Chik’n Nuggets” with a UPC code of 000 28989 10110 5. The affected batches have “best by” date ranges of July 7 and 8, 2027. 8 oz bags of “MorningStar Farms Hot & Spicy Sausage Patties” with a UPC code of 000 28989 10094 8. The affected batches have “best by” date ranges of July 5, 6, and 7, 2027. Where and when was the product sold? As of now, all we know is that the two recalled products were sold in the United States. The recall notice—which was also published on the website of MorningStar Farms’ parent company, Kellanova (owned by Mars Inc.)—does not list specific retailers. Fast Company has reached out to MorningStar Farms for more information about how plastic might have entered the food and where the products were sold. We will update this post if we hear back. What should I do if I have this product? Don’t eat any Buffalo Chik’n Nuggets or Hot & Spicy Sausage Patties impacted by the recall. MorningStar Farms directs you to discard the items and contact the brand for a full refund. You can contact MorningStar Farms from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET, Monday to Friday by phone (800-962-0120) or through text (877-453-5837).
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