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MorningStar Farms is voluntarilyrecallingtwo plant-based food products sold in theU.S., Puerto Rico. Costa Rica because they may contain plastic pieces, according to a notice published by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
The recall affects MorningStar Farms Buffalo Chik'n Nuggets and MorningStar Farms Hot & Spicy Sausage Patties. The company announced the recall on June 18, and the FDA published the notice Monday.
Consumers who purchased the affected products should not consume them. should instead discard the items and contact the company for a full refund, MorningStar Farms said.
No other MorningStar Farms products are included in the recall.
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MorningStar Farms Buffalo Chik'n Nuggets are among the products included in a voluntary recall.(MorningStar Farms / Unknown)
The recalled Buffalo Chik'n Nuggets were sold in 10.5-ounce packages with UPC code 00028989101105. "Better if Used Before" dates of July 7, 2027, and July 8, 2027.
The recalled Hot & Spicy Sausage Patties were sold in 8-ounce packages with UPC code 00028989100948. "Better if Used Before" dates of July 5, July 6 and July 7, 2027.
TheChicago-based company said it initiated the recall because of the possible presence of plastic pieces in the food. The products were distributed in the United States, Puerto Rico and Costa Rica, according to the recall notice.
Food recalls involving foreign materials such as plastic can pose a choking hazard or risk of injury if consumed. The FDA classifies recalls involving potential foreign-material contamination among the more common food-related recalls issued each year.
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MorningStar Farms Hot & Spicy Sausage Patties are being recalled over possible plastic contamination.(MorningStar Farms / Unknown)
The announcement did not indicate whether any injuries had been reported in connection with the issue or how the possible contamination was discovered.
"At MORNINGSTAR FARMS, our highest priority is protecting the safety. wellbeing of our consumers," a Mars spokesperson said in a statement to FOX Business. "On June 18, we announced a voluntary recall of two varieties of MORNINGSTAR FARMS products in the U.S., Puerto Rico. Costa Rica because of possible plastic pieces in the food."
The FDA classifies recalls involving potential foreign-material contamination among the more common food-related recalls issued each year.(Sarah Silbiger/Getty Images. File / Getty Images)
The spokesperson added that the recalled varieties are MORNINGSTAR FARMS Buffalo Chik'n Nuggets. MORNINGSTAR FARMS Hot & Spicy Sausage Patties, and that no other products are affected by the recall.
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Consumers seeking additional information can contact MorningStar Farms Consumer Affairs Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET by calling 800-962-0120 or texting 877-453-5837.
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