Frozen Foods Sold In Multiple VA Stores Recalled Over Plastic Contamination

Plant-based frozen products are being recalled across the United States, including in Virginia, after a popular retailer revealed they could contain bits of plastic.

Morningstar Farms issued a recall of two of its products on Thursday due to possible contamination. The recall includes 10.5-ounce Buffalo Chik’n Nuggets and 8-ounce Hot & Spicy Sausage Patties. The company says no other product lines are affected.

The FDA published the recall on Monday.

In Virginia, the products were sold at BJ's Wholesale, Safeway, Food Lion, Wegman's, Giant Food, Target and Publix, according to Morningstar Farms’ website.

The affected products have best-by dates from July 5 to July 8, the company's announcement noted, as well as UPC numbers of 000 28989 10110 5 and 000 28989 10094 8.

Morningstar didn't say how the contamination might have occurred.

People who bought the recalled products are instructed to discard them and contact the company for a refund.

Morningstar’s consumer affairs team can be reached by phone on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at (800) 962-0120, or by text at (877) 453-5837.

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