Health Alert: Nationwide warning issued after plastic found in popular frozen foods

MorningStar Farms Voluntarily Recalling Two Varieties Due to Possible Plastic Presence

Summary
Company Announcement Date:
June 18, 2026
FDA Publish Date:
June 22, 2026
Product Type:
Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:
Possible plastic pieces in the food
Company Name:
Morningstar Farms
Brand Name:
Morningstar Farms
Product Description:
Plant Based Buffalo Chik'n Nuggets and Hot and Spicy Sausage Patties

Company Announcement
CHICAGO, June 18, 2026 - MORNINGSTAR FARMS is voluntarily recalling two varieties of products in the U.S., Puerto Rico and Costa Rica because of possible plastic pieces in the food.


Recalled varieties are: MORNINGSTAR FARMS Buffalo Chik'n Nuggets (10.5 oz) and MORNINGSTAR FARMS Hot & Spicy Sausage Patties (8 oz).

No other MORNINGSTAR FARMS brand products are affected by the recall.

HOW TO IDENTIFY THE RECALLED PRODUCT

The affected U.S. products include the following variety:

Description

UPC Codes

Size

Better if Used Before Date

MORNINGSTAR FARMS
Buffalo Chikn'n Nuggets

000 28989 10110 5

10.5 oz

July 07 2027
July 08 2027

MORNINGSTAR FARMS
Hot and Spicy Sausage
Patties

000 28989 10094 8

8.0 oz

July 05 2027
July 06 2027
July 07 2027

People who purchased affected product should discard it and contact the company for a full refund.

Consumers can contact Consumer Affairs Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 6 PM EST, by calling 800-962-0120 or texting 877-453-5837.

Company Contact Information
Consumers:
Consumer Affairs
 800-962-0120
Media:
Kelly Evans
 
Kelly.Evans@kellanova.com
Content current as of:
06/22/2026