MG Foods Recalls Spicy Breakfast Burritos Due to Potential Plastic Fragments
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MG Foods-Compass Group has voluntarily recalled over 3,000 Spicy Breakfast Burritos distributed across several Midwestern states due to the presence of small hard plastic fragments.
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This notice was issued by FDA on April 6, 2026 and geographically references IA, IL, IN, KY, MN, OH, WI. Its severity classification of "medium" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - FDA Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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What Happened
MG Foods-Compass Group has initiated a voluntary recall of its Spicy Breakfast Burritos after discovering foreign material in the product. Specifically, the recall was triggered by the presence of small hard plastic fragments. The FDA has designated this as a Class II recall, which was officially classified on February 11, 2026.
Which Products Are Affected
The recall involves 3,099 units of the following product:
- Product Name: Spicy Breakfast Burrito in a flour tortilla (Scrambled eggs, Salsa, Potatoes, Jalapenos, Cheddar, Green Pepper & Onion)
- Net Weight: 10 oz (283g)
- UPC: 1 00001-00029 7
- Fresh Thru Dates: 1/21/26, 1/22/26, 1/25/26, 1/26/26, and 1/27/26
- Manufacturer: MG Foods, Oak Creek, WI
The affected products were distributed in the following states: Iowa (IA), Illinois (IL), Indiana (IN), Kentucky (KY), Minnesota (MN), Ohio (OH), and Wisconsin (WI).
What You Should Do
Consumers who have purchased the Spicy Breakfast Burritos with the specified "Fresh Thru" dates should not consume the product. The items should be disposed of immediately or returned to the place of purchase for a refund.
Why This Matters
The presence of foreign materials such as hard plastic fragments in food products poses a potential risk of injury to the mouth, throat, or digestive system, and may present a choking hazard to consumers.
Source
Information provided by the FDA. Recall Number: H-0495-2026.
Original source: FDA Official Notice ↗
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