MorningStar Farms Recalls Two Products Over Possible Plastic
Kellanova recalled two MorningStar Farms products — Buffalo Chik’n Nuggets and Hot & Spicy Sausage Patties — over possible plastic contamination, with no injuries reported.
TL;DR — Kellanova voluntarily recalled two MorningStar Farms products — Buffalo Chik’n Nuggets and Hot & Spicy Sausage Patties — over possible plastic contamination, distributed in the US, Puerto Rico and Costa Rica, with no confirmed injuries reported.
A popular plant-based brand issued a recall this month. On June 18, 2026, Kellanova pulled two MorningStar Farms products over possible plastic.
What happened
Kellanova voluntarily recalled two MorningStar Farms varieties over possible plastic contamination: Buffalo Chik’n Nuggets (10.5 oz) and Hot & Spicy Sausage Patties (8 oz). The products were distributed in three markets — the US, Puerto Rico and Costa Rica — with "Better if Used Before" dates in July 2027. The recall was triggered by customer complaints, with no confirmed injuries or illnesses reported.
| Detail | |
|---|---|
| Products | Buffalo Chik’n Nuggets (10.5 oz); Hot & Spicy Sausage Patties (8 oz) |
| Reason | Possible plastic presence |
| Markets | US, Puerto Rico, Costa Rica |
| Injuries | None confirmed |
The details
The recall is voluntary and precautionary, prompted by consumer complaints rather than reported harm. (Source: company statement via FDA notice.) It lands amid a broader 2026 run of frozen-food contamination recalls.
Why it matters
- Trust is the asset. Plant-based brands sell on a "better-for-you" promise that recalls can dent.
- Physical contaminants persist. Plastic-in-food remains a common recall trigger across categories.
- Precaution over proof. Acting on complaints — before any injury — reflects cautious risk management.
FAQ
Which MorningStar Farms products were recalled?
Kellanova recalled two varieties on June 18, 2026 over possible plastic contamination: Buffalo Chik’n Nuggets (10.5 oz) and Hot & Spicy Sausage Patties (8 oz), distributed in the US, Puerto Rico and Costa Rica. No injuries were confirmed.
Was anyone hurt by the recalled products?
No confirmed injuries or illnesses were reported. The recall was voluntary and triggered by customer complaints about possible plastic, making it a precautionary action.
Sources
Image: MorningStar Farms logo by Kellogg — Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.
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