Kraft and Polly-O String Cheese Recalled for Potential Spoilage
Kraft Foods Group is recalling certain Kraft and Polly-O String Cheese 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 potential spoilage and discoloration without reports of illness or injury, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity voluntary precautionary recall.
Plain-English summary
Kraft Foods Group is voluntarily recalling specific varieties of Kraft and Polly-O String Cheese and String Cheese Twist products. The recall affects Low-Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella String Cheese With Jalapeno Peppers, sold in 10 oz. plastic bags containing 12 individually wrapped pieces. The affected products have "Best When Used By" dates ranging from October 25, 2013, to February 11, 2014.
The recall was initiated because these products may spoil before their printed code dates, leading to product discoloration. The affected items were distributed nationwide in the United States, including Guam and Puerto Rico. The total quantity involved in the recall is 71,946 cases.
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 Jalapeno Peppers, sold under Kraft brand or Polly-O brand and packaged with 12 pieces of mozzarella cheese with jalapeno peppers individually wrapped in plastic and sold in a plastic bag with a net weight of 10 oz. (283g).
- Manufacturer
- Kraft Foods Group
- Category
- Food — Cheese
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 71,946
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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