MorningStar Farms Buffalo Chik'n Nuggets Recall
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MARS SNACKING is recalling 21,114 cases of MorningStar Farms Buffalo Chik'n Nuggets due to potential plastic contamination.
What this FDA recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by FDA on August 6, 2026 and geographically references United States. 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
MARS SNACKING has initiated a voluntary recall of MorningStar Farms Buffalo Chik'n Nuggets due to potential contamination with plastic material.
Which Products Are Affected
The recall involves MorningStar Farms Buffalo Chik'n Nuggets, 100% Plant Protein Vegan Nuggets, Net Wt. 10.5 oz. (298g), packaged in a resealable plastic bag with UPC 028989101105, packed 6 bags per case. A total of 21,114 cases are affected. Products have Best If Used By dates of JUL 07 2027 and JUL 08 2027. The recall number is H-1129-2026. The products were distributed in AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NE, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TX, TN, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WY, and Puerto Rico.
What You Should Do
Consumers should not consume the product and should contact the recalling firm for return or refund information.
Why This Matters
This Class II recall addresses a potential contamination issue affecting food products distributed across much of the United States and Puerto Rico.
Source
FDA recall H-1129-2026
Original source: FDA Official Notice ↗
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