Kraft Jalapeno String Cheese Recalled for Potential Choking Hazard

Plain-English summary

Kraft Foods, Inc. is recalling 2,711 cases of Kraft Jalapeno String Cheese, Net Wt 12 Oz (340 g). The product is a natural low-moisture part-skim mozzarella cheese with jalapeno peppers, sold in 12-ounce bags containing 12 individually wrapped 1-ounce snacks. The recall is due to a possibility that a thin layer of plastic film from the package may remain adhered to the string cheese, which could cause a choking hazard.

The affected product is identified by UPC 0 21000 02977 8 and a "Best When Used By" date of 23 NOV 2012. The recall covers distribution in Arizona, California, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their pantries for the specific UPC and date code. If found, they should stop using the product and contact Kraft Foods for a refund or further instructions.

The recalled product

Product

Kraft Jalapeno String Cheese, Net Wt 12 Oz (340 g); a natural low-moisture part-skim mozzarella cheese with jalapeno peppers; 12 individually wrapped 1 oz snacks per 12 oz. bag, 12 bags per case; Distributed by Kraft Foods Global, Inc., Northfield, IL 60093-2753 USA; UPC 0 21000

Manufacturer

Kraft Foods, Inc.

Category

Food — Cheese

Hazard

• choking

Affected units

2,711

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Distribution

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