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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 |
000 28989 10110 5 |
10.5 oz |
July 07 2027 |
|
MORNINGSTAR FARMS |
000 28989 10094 8 |
8.0 oz |
July 05 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
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* We believe that none of the product being recalled were processed or offered through the national office
* We strongly encourage you to notify your agencies within one business day from receipt of this notice.
* ALL cased and uncased inventories, both at the member level and agency level, need to be checked. This product may have entered member and agency warehouses through salvage, local donations, TEFAP, local purchases, retail pickups, food drives, or other avenues.
* For additional local details, please contact the Health Department(s) for the area(s) your food bank serves.
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