Why it was recalled
Plastic fragment. Product is recalled due to potential for a thin strip of the primary packaging film to remain adhered to the cheese slice after the wrapper has been removed.
Product description
Kraft Singles American Pasteurized Prepared Cheese product, 24 individually wrapped slices in flexible film per pack, net wt. per pack 16oz, keep refrigerated. Single pack is sold at retail. Case UPC 0 00 2100007180 7; Single Pack UPC 0 2100061526 1: Each case contains 27 packs. Case UPC 0 00 2100061450 9; Single Pack UPC 0 2100061526 1: Each case contains 36 packs. Case UPC 0 00 2100061524 7; Carton UPC 0 2100060491 3; Single Pack UPC 0 2100061526 1; Each case contains 12 cartons, each carton contains 3 packs (72 slices total per carton).
Lot numbers, UPCs & expiration codes
Best When Used By Dates on 16oz Single Pack with the UPC of 0 2100061526 1 are: 10 JAN 24 S 72 through 27 JAN 24 S 72 Best When Used By Dates on 16oz Single Pack from the 3lb multipack carton with the UPC of 0 2100060491 3 are: 09 JAN 2024 through 13 JAN 2024, and 16 JAN 2024. Manufacturer Code on Case (UPC 0 00 2100061450 9): DD JAN 24 S 72/73 TT:TT. DD would be between 10-27. Manufacturer Code on Case (UPC 0 00 2100007180 7): XB ZZZ 23 021 DD JAN 2024. ZZZ would be between 163-165, 167, 169-173. Manufacturer Code on Case (UPC 0 00 2100061524 7): XB DDD 23 021 DD JAN 2024. DDD would be between 164-168, 171. DD would be between 09-13, and 16.
Where it was sold
Distributed nationwide and in Puerto Rico.
What to do if you have this product
- Compare the brand, size, and lot/UPC codes on your package with the codes above.
- If it matches, don't eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away.
- Wash surfaces and containers that touched the product.
- If you feel sick after eating it, contact your doctor. In an emergency call 911.
Recall details
- Recall number
- F-0296-2024
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Completed
- Recall initiated
- Sep 19, 2023
- FDA report date
- Oct 25, 2023
- Quantity
- Total 83,802 cases
- Recall type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Recalling firm
- HEINZ
Original FDA data
Every field from FDA enforcement report F-0296-2024, exactly as published.
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- City
- Chicago
- State
- IL
- Status
- Completed
- Country
- United States
- Event ID
- 93091
- Address
- 200 E Randolph St Suite7600
- Address (line 2)
- 9/F, Wah Kit Commercial Centre
- Code information
- Best When Used By Dates on 16oz Single Pack with the UPC of 0 2100061526 1 are: 10 JAN 24 S 72 through 27 JAN 24 S 72 Best When Used By Dates on 16oz Single Pack from the 3lb multipack carton with the UPC of 0 2100060491 3 are: 09 JAN 2024 through 13 JAN 2024, and 16 JAN 2024. Manufacturer Code on Case (UPC 0 00 2100061450 9): DD JAN 24 S 72/73 TT:TT. DD would be between 10-27. Manufacturer Code on Case (UPC 0 00 2100007180 7): XB ZZZ 23 021 DD JAN 2024. ZZZ would be between 163-165, 167, 169-173. Manufacturer Code on Case (UPC 0 00 2100061524 7): XB DDD 23 021 DD JAN 2024. DDD would be between 164-168, 171. DD would be between 09-13, and 16.
- Postal code
- 60601-0000
- Report date
- Oct 25, 2023
- Product type
- Food
- Recall number
- F-0296-2024
- Classification
- Class II
- Recalling firm
- HEINZ
- Product quantity
- Total 83,802 cases
- Reason for recall
- Plastic fragment. Product is recalled due to potential for a thin strip of the primary packaging film to remain adhered to the cheese slice after the wrapper has been removed.
- Voluntary / mandated
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Product description
- Kraft Singles American Pasteurized Prepared Cheese product, 24 individually wrapped slices in flexible film per pack, net wt. per pack 16oz, keep refrigerated. Single pack is sold at retail. Case UPC 0 00 2100007180 7; Single Pack UPC 0 2100061526 1: Each case contains 27 packs. Case UPC 0 00 2100061450 9; Single Pack UPC 0 2100061526 1: Each case contains 36 packs. Case UPC 0 00 2100061524 7; Carton UPC 0 2100060491 3; Single Pack UPC 0 2100061526 1; Each case contains 12 cartons, each carton contains 3 packs (72 slices total per carton).
- Distribution pattern
- Distributed nationwide and in Puerto Rico.
- Recall initiation date
- Sep 19, 2023
- Initial firm notification
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
- Center classification date
- Oct 19, 2023