The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-2954-2015·Announced 2015-08-19

Kraft American Singles Cheese Recalled for Plastic Film Contamination

Kraft Heinz is recalling Kraft American Singles cheese slices because some may contain thin strips of plastic film on the edges.

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, which typically indicates a remote probability of serious adverse health consequences. The hazard involves foreign material (plastic film) in food, which is a moderate risk but does not meet the criteria for Severe (Class I or hospitalization reports) or High (high-risk pathogens).

Plain-English summary

Kraft Heinz Foods is recalling Kraft American Singles Pasteurized prepared cheese products. The recall involves 1 lb. packages sold at retail, which are distributed in 3 lb. and 4 lb. cases. The products are packaged in clear plastic, with some featuring a blue label with white, black, and blue lettering.

The recall is being issued because the cheese products contain a thin strip of plastic film that may remain on the edge of some cheese slices after the wrapper is removed. The affected products have code dates ranging from December 29, 2015, to January 4, 2016. The specific UPC codes for the cases are 210006255900 and 210006152400, and for the individual units are 0 2100063360 9 and 0 2100060491 3.

The product was distributed to multiple wholesale stores throughout the country. Consumers should check their packages for the specific code dates and UPC codes listed above. If they have these products, they should stop using them and follow the instructions provided by the retailer or the recalling firm.

The recalled product

Product
Kraft American Singles Pasteurized prepared cheese products packaged clear plastic. Sold at retail as 1 lb. packages. Some products are only packaged in the clear plastic and some are packaged in the clear plastic with a blue label attached with white, black, and blue lettering.
Manufacturer
Kraft Heinz Foods
Category
Food — Cheese
Hazard

Is your product affected?

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

Lot numbers (2)

  • Code dates: December 29
  • 2015 to January 4

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 2 recalled by Kraft Heinz Foods 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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