Kraft and Polly-O String Cheese Recalled for Potential Spoilage
Kraft Foods Group is recalling specific varieties of Kraft and Polly-O String Cheese and String Cheese Twist products that may spoil before their expiration dates, causing discoloration.
What this means for you
Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.
Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, but the hazard is limited to product spoilage and discoloration without reported illness or injury, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity voluntary precautionary recall.
Plain-English summary
Kraft Foods Group is voluntarily recalling certain varieties of Kraft and Polly-O String Cheese and String Cheese Twist products. The recall is due to the potential for these products to spoil before their "Best When Used By" code dates, which can lead to product discoloration.
The affected products are Mozzarella String Cheese made with 2% milk for 1/4 less fat, sold under the Kraft or Polly-O brands. These products are packaged with either 12 or 24 pieces of individually wrapped mozzarella cheese in plastic bags with net weights of 10 oz. (283g) or 20 oz. (566g). The recall covers 369,502 cases of product with "Best When Used By" dates between October 25, 2013, and February 11, 2014.
The affected products were distributed nationwide in the United States, including all 50 states, as well as Guam and Puerto Rico. Consumers should check their pantries for these specific products and code dates. If found, consumers should discard the product or return it to the place of purchase for a refund.
The recalled product
- Product
- Mozzarella String Cheese made with 2% milk for 1/4 less fat, sold under Kraft brand or Polly-O brand and packaged with either 12 or 24 pieces of mozzarella cheese individually wrapped in plastic and sold in a plastic bag with a net weight respectively of 10 oz. (283g) or 20 oz. (
- Manufacturer
- Kraft Foods Group
- Category
- Food — Dairy
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 369,502
Distribution
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 8 recalled by Kraft Foods Group under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.
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