Kraft Heinz, the popular cheese brand, is recalling approximately 83,800 cases of individually wrapped Kraft Singles American cheese slices. The recall is due to a potential choking hazard with the plastic wrapping, the company announced on Tuesday.
The issue stems from a problem with a wrapping machine at one of Kraft Heinz’s plants. As a result, a thin strip of plastic film could potentially remain on the processed cheese after it is opened, posing a risk of choking or gagging, the company explained.
The discovery of this issue came after receiving several consumer complaints. Six consumers reported choking or gagging incidents after finding the plastic stuck to a slice. However, no injuries or serious health issues have been reported so far, according to a statement released by the company.
Kraft Heinz has addressed the problem by fixing the responsible machine and inspecting all other processing machines to ensure their proper functioning, as stated in the announcement.
It’s important to note that the recall only affects specific cheese products. This includes select packages of the 16 oz. Kraft Singles American Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product, as well as 3 lb. multipacks of the same product.
The 16 oz. packages in question have an individual package UPC of 0 2100061526 1 and a “Best When Used By” date between 10 JAN 24 and 27 JAN 24. These packages will also contain an S and 72 in the Manufacturing code.
As for the 3 lb. multipacks, they have a carton UPC of 0 2100060491 3 and a “Best When Used By” date range of 09 JAN 2024 to 13 JAN 2024 and 16 JAN 2024.
If you have purchased any of the affected products, you can return them to the store where they were purchased for an exchange or refund, according to the company’s instructions.
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