The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-2955-2015·Announced 2015-08-19

Kraft American Singles cheese recalled due to plastic film contamination

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

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 indicates a reasonable probability that the use of the product will not cause serious adverse health consequences. The hazard is a physical foreign material (plastic film) rather than a biological or chemical contaminant, and no injuries or illnesses are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Kraft Heinz Foods is recalling specific Kraft American Singles white American Pasteurized prepared cheese products. The recall involves 1 lb. packages sold in 3 lb. and 4 lb. cases, which were distributed to multiple wholesale stores throughout the country. The affected products have code dates ranging from December 29, 2015, to January 4, 2016.

The reason for the recall is that 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. This plastic film is a foreign material that was not intended to be part of the food product.

Consumers who have purchased these specific products should check their code dates and UPC codes against the recall information. If the products match the description and dates provided, consumers should stop using them and contact Kraft Heinz Foods for further instructions or a refund.

The recalled product

Product
Kraft American Singles white American Pasteurized prepared cheese products packaged clear plastic. Sold at retail as 1lb. 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 bl
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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