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Food Recalls: Plastic Nuggets, Allergen-Undeclared Meatloaf

6/23/2026

Summary

Story summary

Morningstar Farms is recalling its Buffalo Chik’n Nuggets and Hot and Spicy Sausage Patties after customers found plastic pieces.
The USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service recalled about 5,795 pounds of Power Plate Meals meatloaf with garlic mashed potatoes due to misbranding and undeclared allergens, urging consumers not to eat it.
Mars said the recall involves a limited number of units, no injuries were reported, and quality-control procedures have been strengthened.

History

Historical Context

The 1993 Jack in the Box undercooked-burger outbreak killed four children and sickened 732 people, prompting Senator Richard Durbin to call it a pivotal moment for beef safety. In response, the FDA raised the recommended cooking temperature and the USDA instituted HACCP and pathogen-testing rules. Those reforms shape today’s rapid recalls of contaminated meat.

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Story summary

Morningstar Farms is recalling its Buffalo Chik’n Nuggets and Hot and Spicy Sausage Patties after customers found plastic pieces.
The USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service recalled about 5,795 pounds of Power Plate Meals meatloaf with garlic mashed potatoes due to misbranding and undeclared allergens, urging consumers not to eat it.
Mars said the recall involves a limited number of units, no injuries were reported, and quality-control procedures have been strengthened.

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