Only two varieties are affected — check the package size, UPC, and Better If Used Before date in your freezer before you toss anything, then contact the company for a full refund (no receipt needed).
What Is Being Recalled?
MorningStar Farms — the plant-based brand owned by Kellanova — voluntarily recalled two varieties of its products because of the possible presence of plastic pieces, which can pose a choking hazard or a risk of injury if eaten. The recall was announced on June 18, 2026 and publicized by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on June 22, 2026, and it covers products distributed in the United States, Puerto Rico, and Costa Rica.The two affected products are MorningStar Farms Buffalo Chik'n Nuggets in the 10.5 oz package and MorningStar Farms Hot & Spicy Sausage Patties in the 8 oz package. Kellanova said it initiated the recall after customer complaints and that no injuries have been reported. Only these two varieties, in the sizes and codes below, are part of the recall — other MorningStar Farms products are not affected.
How to Check Your Freezer
Because only two varieties are recalled, the fastest way to know whether a package in your freezer is affected is to match all three details — the product name and size, the UPC, and the Better If Used Before date:• Buffalo Chik'n Nuggets — 10.5 oz: UPC 000 28989 10110 5, with Better If Used Before dates of July 7 and July 8, 2027.
• Hot & Spicy Sausage Patties — 8 oz: UPC 000 28989 10094 8, with Better If Used Before dates of July 5, 6, and 7, 2027.
If your package matches, do not eat it. If it does not match on all three points, it is not part of this recall.
How to Get a Refund
Consumers who bought an affected product should discard it and contact MorningStar Farms Consumer Affairs for a full refund. According to the recall, no receipt is required to request the refund. There is no online claim form for this recall; the refund is handled directly by the company's Consumer Affairs team, and the contact details are listed on the official FDA recall notice linked below.Why Plastic in Food Triggers a Recall
Foreign material such as hard plastic can cause choking or mouth and throat injuries, and it can crack teeth. When a manufacturer confirms — usually through consumer complaints — that plastic may have entered a production run, a voluntary recall removes the affected lots from freezers and store shelves. A recall of this kind is a precautionary action to prevent injury, and in this case the company has said no injuries were reported.Is There a Lawsuit or Class Action?
No. This is a voluntary food recall coordinated with the FDA, not a class action settlement. There is no fund, no claim form, and no litigation payout — the remedy is discarding the product and getting a refund from the company. If a foreign-material injury later led to a lawsuit, that would be a separate matter from this recall.Frequently Asked Questions
Which MorningStar Farms products are recalled?
Buffalo Chik'n Nuggets 10.5 oz (UPC 000 28989 10110 5; Better If Used Before July 7 & 8, 2027) and Hot & Spicy Sausage Patties 8 oz (UPC 000 28989 10094 8; Better If Used Before July 5, 6 & 7, 2027). Other MorningStar Farms products are not affected.
Why were they recalled?
Because of the possible presence of plastic pieces, a choking or injury hazard. The company acted after customer complaints and reported no injuries.
What should I do?
Do not eat the recalled product. Match the size, UPC, and Better If Used Before date, discard it, and contact MorningStar Farms Consumer Affairs for a full refund using the details on the official FDA recall notice — no receipt required.
Do I need a receipt?
No. The recall states consumers can contact the company for a full refund without a receipt. There is no online claim form.
Sources
- FDA — MorningStar Farms Voluntarily Recalling Two Varieties Due to Possible Plastic Presence
- Fox Business — MorningStar Farms Recalls Food Sold Nationwide After Plastic Pieces Found
- TODAY — MorningStar Farms Recalls Frozen Products Due to Plastic
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