MorningStar Farms Recalls Plant-Based Sausage Patties and Nuggets

The products may contain plastic pieces

By Lisa L. Gill
Investigative Reporter

June 18, 2026

Morningstar Farms Buffalo Chik'n Nuggets and Hot and Spicy Sausage
Patties — These two vegan products have been recalled.

MorningStar Farms announced a nationwide recall of two varieties of its plant-based products, Buffalo Chik’n Nuggets and Hot & Spicy Sausage Patties, after customers reported finding plastic pieces in the products. The products were sold nationwide in the U.S. and in Puerto Rico and Costa Rica.

Product Description	UPC Codes	Size	Better If Used Before Date
MorningStar Farms Buffalo Chik'n Nuggets	000 28989 10110 5	10.5 oz.	July 07 2027
			July 08 2027
MorningStar Farms Hot and Spicy Sausage Patties	000 28989 10094 8	8 oz.	July 05 2027
			July 06 2027
			July 07 2027

Lisa L. Gill

Lisa L. Gill is an award-winning investigative reporter. She has been at Consumer Reports since 2008, covering health and food safety—heavy metals in the food supply and foodborne illness—plus healthcare and prescription drug costs, medical debt, and credit scores. Lisa also testified before Congress and the Food and Drug Administration about her work on drug costs and drug safety. She lives in a DIY tiny home, where she gardens during the day and stargazes the Milky Way at night.