Morningstar Farms recalls Buffalo Chik'n Nuggets and Hot & Spicy Sausage Patties over possible plastic pieces

Morningstar Farms is recalling two frozen plant-based products after concerns that they may contain plastic pieces, according to the first public reporting on the recall.

The recalled items are Buffalo Chik'n Nuggets and Hot & Spicy Sausage Patties sold in the U.S., Puerto Rico and Costa Rica. The company says no other Morningstar Farms products are affected.

What products are included

The recall covers 10.5-ounce Buffalo Chik'n Nuggets with UPC 000 28989 10110 5 and best-if-used-before dates of July 7 and 8, 2027.

It also covers 8-ounce Hot & Spicy Sausage Patties with UPC 000 28989 10094 8 and best-if-used-before dates of July 5, 6 and 7, 2027.

What consumers should do

Customers are being told to discard affected products and contact the company for a full refund.

No injuries have been reported so far.

Company response and context

Morningstar Farms is a plant-based brand owned by Kellanova and now part of Mars. A company spokesperson said no other Morningstar Farms products are affected by the recall.

The contamination concern appears to be a targeted foreign-object recall involving specific date codes rather than a broader brand-wide issue. The source of the possible plastic pieces has not been described publicly.

Retailers and regulators may still issue follow-up notices as the recall is handled.