MorningStar Farms is pulling one of its products from store shelves over concerns it could be unsafe to eat. The company has issued a recall for certain packages of its buffalo chicken nuggets, a frozen plant based product, after warning that they may be contaminated with plastic. Consumers who have the affected nuggets are being told not to eat them.
The decision to recall came after the company heard from the people eating its food. According to MorningStar Farms, the recall was prompted by customer complaints, which raised the possibility that pieces of plastic could have made their way into the product. That feedback was enough to trigger the precautionary move by the brand.
Despite the contamination concern, there is some reassurance for worried customers. A spokesperson for the company said that no injuries have been reported in connection with the recalled nuggets. The action appears to be a precaution aimed at preventing any harm before it can occur rather than a response to people falling ill.
The reach of the recall extends well beyond a single region. The affected products were sold across the United States, as well as in Puerto Rico and Costa Rica, meaning shoppers in a wide area could have the nuggets in their freezers. That broad distribution is part of why the company is urging people to check what they have at home.
For anyone who finds the product in their kitchen, the guidance is straightforward. MorningStar Farms is telling customers who have one of the recalled packages not to eat it. The warning applies to the specific buffalo chicken nuggets covered by the recall, which the company has flagged as potentially affected by the plastic issue.
The company has also laid out a path for affected consumers to recover their money. Those who purchased the recalled buffalo chicken nuggets can contact MorningStar Farms directly to arrange a refund. The recall serves as a reminder for shoppers to keep an eye on product alerts, even for items already sitting in the freezer at home.