MorningStar Farms plant protein products recalled for presence of plastic

MorningStar Farms has issued a recall for its Buffalo Chik’n Nuggets and Hot and Spicy Sausage Patties due to the potential presence of plastic pieces, which may cause injury or pose a choking hazard.

According to the Hawaiʻi Department of Health Food and Drug Branch, the recalled products were distributed nationwide, including retailers such as Safeway, Times Supermarket and Don Quijote in Hawaiʻi.

The Food and Drug Branch is working with local stores to ensure that the recalled product is no longer available for sale. The recalled product information is as follows:

• MorningStar Farms Buffalo Chik’n Nuggets: Size: 10.5 ounces, UPC: 0028989101105, Best If Used By Date: July 7 and July 8, 2027
• MorningStar Farms Hot and Spicy Sausage Patties: Size: 8 ounces, UPC: 0028989100948, Best If Used By Date: July 5, July 6 and July 7, 2027

Hard or sharp foreign objects in food may cause traumatic injury, including laceration and perforation of tissues of the mouth, tongue, throat, stomach and intestine, as well as damage to teeth and gums. There have been no reported cases of injury or illness to date in Hawaiʻi.

The Food and Drug Branch advises consumers to verify that they possess the recalled product and to stop using it immediately. Consumers who purchased the affected product should discard it and contact the company for a full refund.

For more information, consumers may contact MorningStar Farms Consumer Affairs from 3 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday at 800-962-0120, or by texting 877-453-5837.