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Medium RiskFDA Food
Food & Beverages/Dairy & Eggs

Kraft Singles American Cheese Recalled for Plastic Film Contamination

Agency Publication Date: October 19, 2023
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Summary

Approximately 83,802 cases of Kraft Singles American Pasteurized Prepared Cheese product are being recalled because a thin strip of the individual slice wrapper may remain stuck to the cheese after it is unwrapped. This issue was caused by a defect in one of the packaging wrappers and could result in a consumer accidentally eating the plastic. The recall includes 24-slice (16oz) packs and 72-slice (3lb) multipack cartons sold at retail stores nationwide and in Puerto Rico. Consumers are advised not to eat the affected cheese and to return it for a refund or dispose of it.

Risk

The thin strip of primary packaging film that remains adhered to the cheese slice poses a potential choking or gagging hazard if accidentally consumed. While no injuries or incidents have been reported, the defect creates a risk of ingesting foreign plastic material.

What You Should Do

  1. This recall affects Kraft Singles American Pasteurized Prepared Cheese sold in 16oz packs (24 slices) with UPC 021000615261 and 'Best When Used By' dates between 10 JAN 24 S 72 and 27 JAN 24 S 72, as well as 3lb multipack cartons (72 slices) with UPC 021000604913 and 'Best When Used By' dates of 09 JAN 2024 through 13 JAN 2024, and 16 JAN 2024.
  2. Check the back of the packaging for the 'Best When Used By' date and UPC code to determine if your product is included in this recall.
  3. Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, throw it away, or contact Kraft Heinz at 1-800-634-1984 for further instructions.
  4. Call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 or visit www.fda.gov/safety/recalls for additional information.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

💰Option 1: Full Refund
How to: Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, or contact the manufacturer or supplier for further instructions
🗑️Option 2: Dispose of Product
How to: Throw the product away.

Affected Products

Product: Kraft Singles American Pasteurized Prepared Cheese (16oz pack)
Variants: 24 individually wrapped slices
UPC Codes:
021000615261
Lot Numbers:
XB ZZZ 23 021 DD JAN 2024 (where ZZZ is 163-165, 167, or 169-173 and DD is 10-27)
DD JAN 24 S 72/73 TT:TT (where DD is 10-27)
Date Ranges: Best When Used By Dates: 10 JAN 24 S 72 through 27 JAN 24 S 72

Sold in 16oz single packs. Affected cases have UPCs 00021000071807 or 00021000614509.

Product: Kraft Singles American Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Multipack (3lb carton)
Variants: 72 slices (3 individually wrapped packs of 24)
UPC Codes:
021000604913
Lot Numbers:
XB DDD 23 021 DD JAN 2024 (where DDD is 164-168 or 171 and DD is 09-13 or 16)
Date Ranges: Best When Used By Dates: 09 JAN 2024 through 13 JAN 2024, Best When Used By Date: 16 JAN 2024

Sold in 3lb multipack cartons containing three 16oz packs. Affected cases have UPC 00021000615247.

Product Images

Image 1 “Front label, Kraft Singles American, 16 oz package”

Image 1 “Front label, Kraft Singles American, 16 oz package”

Image 2 “Back label, Kraft Singles American, 16 oz package”

Image 2 “Back label, Kraft Singles American, 16 oz package”

Image 3 “Front label, Kraft Singles American 3 LB package”

Image 3 “Front label, Kraft Singles American 3 LB package”

Image 4 “Back label, Kraft Singles American, 3 LB package”

Image 4 “Back label, Kraft Singles American, 3 LB package”

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 93091
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: HEINZ
Sold By: retail stores
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: Total 83,802 cases
Distributed To: Nationwide

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