NORTHFIELD, Ill. – Kraft Foods Group is voluntarily recalling 7,691 cases of select varieties of regular Kraft American Singles Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product. A supplier did not store an ingredient used in this product in accordance with Kraft’s temperature standards. While unlikely, this could create conditions that could lead to premature spoilage and/or food borne illness; therefore, the company is issuing the recall as a precaution. Kraft has had no consumer illness complaints for this product associated with this recall. The affected product is limited to four varieties with “Best When Used By” dates of February 20, 2015, and February 21, 2015.
The affected product was shipped to customers across the United States. It was not distributed outside of the United States.
The following varieties are being recalled:
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Product Size
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Name of Product
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Units/Case
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Best When Used By Code Dates
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Package Code
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Case Code
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| 12 oz. | 12 oz Kraft American Singles (16 slices) | 48 | 20 FEB 2015 and 21 FEB 2015 | 0 21000 60464 7 | 00 21000 60464 00 |
| 16 oz. | 16 oz Kraft American Singles (24 slices) (36 count case) | 36 | 20 FEB 2015 | 0 21000 61526 1 | 00 21000 61450 00 |
| 16 oz. | 16 oz Kraft American Singles (24 slices) (12 count case) | 12 | 20 FEB 2015 | 0 21000 61526 1 | 00 21000 61526 00 |
| 64 oz. | 64 oz (4 lb) Kraft American Singles (4×24 slice) | 8 | 20 FEB 2015 | 0 21000 63360 9 | 00 21000 62559 00 |
Consumers can find the “Best When Used By” dates on the bottom of the product package. No other Kraft Singles products are impacted by this recall.
The affected product was produced at Kraft’s Springfield, MO manufacturing facility.
Consumers who purchased any of these products should not eat them. They should return them to the store where purchased for an exchange or full refund. Consumers also can contact Kraft Foods Consumer Relations at 1-800-396-5512.
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Source: FDA
