Kraft and Polly-O String Cheese Recalled for Potential Spoilage
Kraft Foods Group is recalling specific varieties of Kraft and Polly-O String Cheese 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, and the hazard is limited to product spoilage and discoloration without reported illnesses or injuries, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity voluntary precautionary recall.
Plain-English summary
Kraft Foods Group is recalling certain varieties of Kraft and Polly-O String Cheese and String Cheese Twist products. The recall involves Low-Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella String Cheese With Tomato and Italian Style Seasonings, sold in 9 oz. plastic bags containing 12 individually wrapped pieces. The affected products have "Best When Used By" dates ranging from October 25, 2013, through February 11, 2014.
The recall is being issued because these products may spoil before their "Best When Used By" code dates, which can lead to product discoloration. The recall covers 10,068 cases of the product that were distributed nationwide in the United States, including Guam and Puerto Rico.
Consumers who have purchased these products should check the "Best When Used By" date on the packaging. If the date falls between October 25, 2013, and February 11, 2014, they should stop using the product and contact Kraft Foods Group for a refund or further instructions.
The recalled product
- Product
- Low-Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella String Cheese With Tomato and Italian Style Seasonings, sold under Kraft brand or Polly-O brand and packaged with 12 pieces of mozzarella cheese with tomato and Italian style seasoning individually wrapped in plastic and sold in a plastic bag wit
- Manufacturer
- Kraft Foods Group
- Category
- Food — Cheese
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 10,068
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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