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Agency classClass IOur severity:SevereUSDA FSIS·043-2022·Announced 2022-12-05

Kraft Heinz Recalls Oscar Mayer Ham and Cheese Loaf Due to Cross-Contamination

Kraft Heinz is recalling approximately 2,400 pounds of Oscar Mayer Ham and Cheese Loaf products due to possible cross-contamination from under-processed items.

The agency’s classification

USDA FSIS: Class I

Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The source text explicitly classifies the recall as 'Class I' and 'High - Class I'. Per the rubric, if the agency's own classification is USDA Class I, the score must be at least 4 (Severe).

Plain-English summary

Kraft Heinz Foods Company is recalling approximately 2,400 pounds of ready-to-eat ham and cheese loaf products. The affected items are 16-oz. rigid vacuum-packed packages of “Oscar Mayer Ham & Cheese LOAF” with codes ranging from “07 Feb 2023 20:40 7B” through “07 Feb 2023 22:16 7B” on the label. These products bear establishment number “Est. 537V” inside the USDA mark of inspection and were produced on Oct. 10, 2022.

The recall was initiated because the product was sliced on equipment that had previously processed under-processed products without being cleaned in between. This led to concerns of possible cross-contamination of the fully cooked ham and cheese loaf product. The items were shipped to distribution centers in Ohio and Virginia and further distributed for retail sales.

There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Consumers who have purchased these items are urged not to consume them and should throw them away or return them to the place of purchase. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider.

The recalled product

Product
Kraft Heinz Foods Company Recalls Ready-To-Eat Ham and Cheese Loaf Products Due to Possible Cross-Contamination From Under-Processed Products
Brand
Kraft Heinz Foods Company
Manufacturer
Kraft Heinz Foods Company
Category
Food — Deli / Ready-to-Eat
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed in 2 states:

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