Why it was recalled
There is a possibility that a thin layer of plastic film from the package may remain adhered to the string cheese, which could cause a choking hazard.
Product description
Kraft Jalapeno String Cheese, Net Wt 12 Oz (340 g); a natural low-moisture part-skim mozzarella cheese with jalapeno peppers; 12 individually wrapped 1 oz snacks per 12 oz. bag, 12 bags per case; Distributed by Kraft Foods Global, Inc., Northfield, IL 60093-2753 USA; UPC 0 21000 02977 8
Lot numbers, UPCs & expiration codes
UPC 0 21000 02977 8, Best When Used By 23 NOV 2012
Where it was sold
Arizona, California, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin and Wyoming
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-0516-2013
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- Oct 8, 2012
- FDA report date
- Oct 31, 2012
- Quantity
- 2,711 cases
- Recall type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Recalling firm
- Kraft Foods, Inc.
Original FDA data
Every field from FDA enforcement report F-0516-2013, exactly as published.
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- City
- Northfield
- State
- IL
- Status
- Terminated
- Country
- United States
- Event ID
- 63391
- Address
- 3 Lakes Dr
- Code information
- UPC 0 21000 02977 8, Best When Used By 23 NOV 2012
- Postal code
- 60093-2753
- Report date
- Oct 31, 2012
- Product type
- Food
- Recall number
- F-0516-2013
- Classification
- Class II
- Recalling firm
- Kraft Foods, Inc.
- Product quantity
- 2,711 cases
- Termination date
- Apr 11, 2016
- Reason for recall
- There is a possibility that a thin layer of plastic film from the package may remain adhered to the string cheese, which could cause a choking hazard.
- Voluntary / mandated
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Product description
- Kraft Jalapeno String Cheese, Net Wt 12 Oz (340 g); a natural low-moisture part-skim mozzarella cheese with jalapeno peppers; 12 individually wrapped 1 oz snacks per 12 oz. bag, 12 bags per case; Distributed by Kraft Foods Global, Inc., Northfield, IL 60093-2753 USA; UPC 0 21000 02977 8
- Distribution pattern
- Arizona, California, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin and Wyoming
- Recall initiation date
- Oct 8, 2012
- Initial firm notification
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
- Center classification date
- Oct 24, 2012