Kraft Heinz is voluntarily recalling nearly 84,000 cases of individually wrapped American Processed Cheese Slices. The recall is due to a potential choking hazard. A wrapping machine was malfunctioning. This caused a thin, extra sliceof plastic film to be deposited on the slices. The extra film presents a potential choking or gagging hazard. The company received six complaints, but no one has been seriously injured. The affected machine has been repaired.
The recalled products are 16 oz. Kraft Singles American Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product with an individual package UPC of 0 2100061526 1 and a “Best When Used By” date of 10 JAN 24 through 27 JAN 24. Individual packages in this recall will contain an S and 72 in the Manufacturing code. The recall Also includes 3 lb. multipacks of Kraft Singles American Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product with a carton UPC of 0 2100060491 3 and a “Best When Used By” of 09 JAN 2024 through 13 JAN 2024 and 16 JAN 2024.
Customers can return the product to point of purchase fore refund or exchange. You can also contact Kraft Heinz at 1-800-280-8252 Monday through Friday, 9am – 6pm Eastern time.
Source: Kraft Heinz