Plastic in frozen food? MorningStar Farms recalls nuggets, sausage patties for possible plastic contamination
If you keep your refrigerator stacked with frozen products from MorningStar Farms, you’ll want to take a look. The company just announced a voluntary recall on two of its best-selling plant-based items: Buffalo Chik’n Nuggets and Hot & Spicy Sausage Patties, because of possible plastic contamination
By Toi Lifestyle Desk
If you keep your refrigerator stacked with frozen products from MorningStar Farms, you’ll want to take a look.
The company just announced a voluntary recall on two of its best-selling plant-based items: Buffalo Chik’n Nuggets and Hot & Spicy Sausage Patties, because of possible plastic contamination in some batches.
These products are sold all over the United States, along with stores in Puerto Rico and Costa Rica.All about the recall: What happened?Per ABC News, MorningStar Farms made the announcement on June 18, and the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has since posted the recall as well.
According to the recall notice, two specific frozen plant-based products are affected.
The company says it decided to pull the products after hearing from customers who found plastic bits in their food.
Nobody’s been injured (at least, not yet), but they’re not taking any chances.
Ingesting plastic is a choking hazard, and it can cause other injuries, too.Which products should you watch out for?The recall covers two products.First one is the MorningStar Farms Buffalo Chik’n Nuggets, the 10.5-ounce bags with UPC 000 28989 10110 5, and “Better If Used Before” dates of July 7, 2027, or July 8, 2027.The next one is the MorningStar Farms Hot & Spicy Sausage Patties, 8-ounce packages, with UPC 000 28989 10094 8.
Check for “Better If Used Before” dates of July 5, 2027, July 6, 2027, or July 7, 2027.It’s important to note that only these batches are involved in the recall — nothing else from MorningStar Farms is affected.
Consumers who regularly purchase the brand’s vegetarian and vegan food products do not need to be concerned about items outside the affected batches.Why did MorningStar Farms call for a recall?Per reports, customers started finding small pieces of plastic in their food and, understandably, complained about it.
The exact source of the contamination has not been publicly disclosed, but foreign material contamination is one of the most common reasons for food recalls in the United States.
Even if the risk seems small, plastic in food is dangerous, especially for kids, older folks, and anybody with swallowing difficulties.
It can cause choking, cuts, or even internal injuries.Luckily, at this point, nobody’s gotten hurt.
MorningStar Farms says they want to keep it that way.
They’re recalling these products just to be safe.Where have these recalled products been sold?The recalled products were distributed to grocery stores nationwide across the United States and were also sold in Puerto Rico and Costa Rica.
The company hasn’t listed which stores specifically, so you should check the items in your freezer carefully.
Even if you bought yours from a big chain or a local shop, double-check the UPC codes and the “Best If Used Before” dates to be sure.What should you do next?If you have any of these products, don’t eat them.
Doesn’t matter if they look fine — just play it safe: either dispose of the items immediately or return them through the company’s refund process, as MorningStar Farms is offering refunds.Get the latest movie news, reviews, and celebrity updates.
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