CLASS II Food recall · Reported 8 Jul 2026 · FDA Enforcement Report
MorningStar Farms Buffalo Chik'n Nuggets recalled by Mars Snacking
Mars Snacking is recalling MorningStar Farms Buffalo Chik'n Nuggets, 100% Plant Protein Vegan Nuggets, distributed in 41 states. The recall was initiated on 18 Jun 2026 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
Check your package
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
Recall details
- Recall number
- H-1129-2026
- FDA event ID
- 99292
- Recalling firm
- Mars Snacking, Chicago, IL
- Brand
- MorningStar
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Completed
- Recall initiated
- 18 Jun 2026
- FDA classified
- 1 Jul 2026
- Reported
- 8 Jul 2026
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
- Reason category
- Foreign Material
- Product category
- Plant-Based Meat
Timeline
| 18 Jun 2026 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 1 Jul 2026 | Classified by FDA | +13 days |
| 8 Jul 2026 | Published in enforcement report | +7 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Potential contamination with plastic material
Foreign material recalls cover pieces of metal, plastic, glass, wood or other objects that got into the product during processing and could cause injury if eaten.
Product as listed by the FDA
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
Where it was distributed
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
AlabamaArkansasArizonaCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutFloridaGeorgiaIowaIdahoIllinoisIndianaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMassachusettsMarylandMaineMichiganMinnesota
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Potential contamination with plastic material
Which lots are affected?
Best If Used By: JUL 07 2027, JUL 08 2027
Where was it sold?
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 should I do if I have it?
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
What does Class II mean?
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
Other products in this recall event
1 other product · FDA event 99292| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS II | MorningStar Farms Hot & Spicy Sausage Patties recalled by Mars SnackingMorningStar | Mars Snacking | Foreign Material | 41 states |
More recalls from Mars Snacking
All 2| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food | CLASS II | MorningStar Farms Hot & Spicy Sausage Patties recalled by Mars SnackingMorningStar | Mars Snacking | Foreign Material | 41 states |
Other Plant-Based Meat recalls
All 66| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food | CLASS I | Fusia, Asian Inspirations, Kimchi & Tofu Kimbap , 6 ea recalledFusia | Gellert Global Group | Undeclared Allergens | 6 states |
| Food | CLASS II | functional formularies Nourish Organic Whole Foods Meal recalled | Nutricia North America | Potency & Assay | 49 states |
| Food | CLASS II | Item 5650173 Trader Joe's Japanese Style Fried Rice with Edamame recalledItem | Ajinomoto Foods North America | Foreign Material | 43 states |
| Food | CLASS II | Dr. Praeger's, California Veggie Burgers recalledDr. Praeger's | Dr. Praeger's Sensible Foods | Listeria | FL, NJ, NY |
| Food | CLASS I | Front Panel: Danshi branded Shredded Tofu Rear Panel recalledFront Panel | Shang Hao Jia | Undeclared Sesame | CA |