Popular Frozen Foods Recalled Nationwide Due to Plastic Contamination
Morningstar Farms is recalling select Buffalo Chikn’n Nuggets and Hot and Spicy Sausage Patties because they may contain plastic pieces. The company is urging consumers to discard these items immediately. The recall affects distributions in the U.S., Puerto Rico, and Costa Rica.
What changed
The specific affected products are now identified as Buffalo Chikn’n Nuggets and Hot and Spicy Sausage Patties.
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Morningstar Farms Recalls Frozen Products Over Plastic Contamination
confidence 90%Morningstar Farms is recalling select Buffalo Chikn’n Nuggets and Hot and Spicy Sausage Patties because they may contain plastic pieces. The company is urging consumers to discard these items immediately. The recall affects distributions in the U.S., Puerto Rico, and Costa Rica.
What's confirmed:
- Morningstar Farms is recalling select Buffalo Chikn’n Nuggets and Hot and Spicy Sausage Patties due to potential plastic pieces.
- Consumers are urged to discard the affected frozen products immediately.
Still unconfirmed:
- Over 10 brands of frozen foods have been recalled nationwide due to plastic fragments.
- More than a dozen companies have recalled various food products since the beginning of June 2026.
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MorningStar Farms Recalls Frozen Plant-Based Foods for Plastic Contamination
confidence 95%MorningStar Farms has issued a voluntary nationwide recall of specific frozen nuggets and patties. The FDA confirmed the products may contain plastic pieces. Affected items were distributed across the U.S., Puerto Rico, and Costa Rica.
What's confirmed:
- MorningStar Farms voluntarily recalled Buffalo Chik'n Nuggets and Hot & Spicy Sausage Patties due to possible plastic contamination.
- Buffalo Chik'n Nuggets with UPC 000 28989 10110 5 and expiration July 7-8, 2027 are affected.
- Hot & Spicy Sausage Patties with UPC 000 28989 10094 8 and expiration July 5-7, 2027 are affected.
- The recall affects products sold nationwide in the U.S. and at stores including Publix.
- Customers are advised to discard the products and contact MorningStar Farms at 800-962-0120 or text 877-453-5837 for refunds.
Still unconfirmed:
- The affected plant-based products were distributed in Costa Rica and Puerto Rico.