Popular frozen foods recalled for potential plastic contamination, FDA says
Published: Jun. 23, 2026 at 4:09 AM CDT|Updated: 1 hour ago
(Gray News) – MorningStar Farms has voluntarily recalled two varieties of frozen foods for the possible presence of plastic in the food.
The company known for its wide variety of vegetarian and plant-based alternatives is recalling its Buffalo Chikn’n Nuggets and Hot and Spicy Sausage Patties, the Food and Drug Association (FDA) said.
The recalled varieties were sold in the U.S., Puerto Rico and Costa Rica.
According to the FDA, the affected products in the U.S. include the following varieties:
| Description | UPC Codes | Size | Better if Used Before Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| MORNINGSTAR FARMSBuffalo 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 |
Anyone who has the affected products should discard them and contact the company for a full refund.
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