MorningStar Farms Buffalo Chik’n Nuggets Recalled Over Plastic Contamination

MARS SNACKING has voluntarily recalled 21,114 cases of MorningStar Farms Buffalo Chik’n Nuggets due to potential contamination with plastic material. The recall, classified as Class II by the FDA, affects packages distributed across 39 U.S. states and Puerto Rico.

What Products Are Being Recalled?

The recalled product is MorningStar Farms Buffalo Chik’n Nuggets, a 100% Plant Protein Vegan Nuggets item sold in a Net Wt. 10.5 oz. (298g) resealable plastic bag. Each case contains 6 bags, and the product carries UPC 028989101105. Affected packages bear Best If Used By dates of JUL 07 2027 and JUL 08 2027. The recall is tracked under Recall Number H-1129-2026 and Event ID 99292.

Why Was This Recall Issued?

The recall was initiated after the firm identified a potential risk of plastic material contamination within the product. Ingesting food containing foreign plastic material can pose a choking hazard or cause injury to the mouth, throat, or digestive tract. The FDA has classified this as a Class II recall, indicating a situation where use of the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

Who Is Affected?

The recalled nuggets were distributed to retailers across a wide swath of the United States, including Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, Nebraska, New Jersey, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Tennessee, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, Wyoming, and Puerto Rico. Consumers who purchased MorningStar Farms Buffalo Chik’n Nuggets matching the affected code dates within this distribution footprint may be impacted.

What Should You Do?

Consumers who have purchased MorningStar Farms Buffalo Chik’n Nuggets with a Best If Used By date of JUL 07 2027 or JUL 08 2027 should take the following steps:

• Stop consuming the product immediately and do not serve it to family members.
• Check the Best If Used By date printed on the resealable bag against the affected dates listed in this recall.
• Do not attempt to remove or inspect the product for plastic material yourself; discard it or return it to the place of purchase.
• Contact the retailer where the product was purchased for information on a refund or replacement.
• Reach out to MARS SNACKING directly for further guidance, as the firm initiated this recall voluntarily and has been notifying consignees through email, fax, letter, press release, telephone, and in-person visits.
• Report any adverse reactions or injuries related to this product to the FDA through its MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program.

Official Statement

MARS SNACKING, based in Chicago, Illinois, initiated this recall voluntarily on June 18, 2026, after identifying the potential for plastic material contamination in the affected nuggets. The FDA assigned the recall its Class II classification on July 1, 2026. As of this report, the recall remains ongoing, and no termination date has been recorded. The company has not released additional public statements beyond the standard recall notification process at this time.

This recall remains active, and consumers are urged to check their kitchens for the affected product and follow the guidance above. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available from MARS SNACKING or the FDA.