MorningStar Farms issued a frozen food recall on June 18 for select Buffalo Chik'n Nuggets and Hot & Spicy Sausage Patties after customer complaints raised concern about possible plastic contamination. The company told consumers not to eat the products, to discard them, and to seek a full refund.
MorningStar Farms Buffalo Chik'n Nuggets
The recall covers MorningStar Farms Buffalo Chik'n Nuggets sold in 10.5-ounce bags with UPC 000 28989 10110 5 and Better If Used Before dates of July 7 and 8, 2027. MorningStar Farms said the affected products were distributed to grocery stores nationwide and also sold in Puerto Rico and Costa Rica.
Consumers who bought the nuggets are being directed to contact MorningStar Farms Consumer Affairs for a refund. The company said its other MORNINGSTAR FARMS brand products are not part of the recall.
Hot & Spicy Sausage Patties
The second product is MorningStar Farms Hot & Spicy Sausage Patties, sold in 8-ounce bags with UPC 000 28989 10094 8 and Better If Used Before dates of July 5, 6, and 7, 2027. The recall reaches the same retail channel and market footprint as the nuggets, including the United States, Puerto Rico, and Costa Rica.
A Mars spokesperson said no injuries have been reported. In a statement to ABC News on Monday, the spokesperson said, “At MORNINGSTAR FARMS, protecting the safety and wellbeing of our consumers is our highest priority.”
MorningStar Farms Consumer Affairs
The company said it moved quickly after learning of a potential issue and identified foods that might be affected. The same spokesperson said, “As soon as we learned of a potential issue, we moved quickly to investigate and identify any foods produced that might be impacted. We have addressed the issue and enhanced our quality control procedures to prevent a similar situation occurring in the future.”
For consumers, the practical step is immediate: check the bag, compare the UPC and Better If Used Before date, and do not eat any matching package. MorningStar Farms Consumer Affairs is taking questions by phone at 800-962-0120 or by text at 877-453-5837 Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET.
