Class IITerminated in FDA datasetSep 3, 2015

Kraft Singles American packaged in a blue box with white lettering.

Recalling firm: The Kraft Heinz Company

Why it was recalled

Kraft Singes wrapped American slices due to the possibility that a thin strip of the individual packaging film may remain adhered to the slice after the wrapper has been removed. If the film sticks to the slice and is not removed, it could potentially cause a choking hazard.

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FDA code information

Best When Used By date between 13 DEC 15 and 18 FEB 16, Best When Used By date between 09 DEC 15 and 19 FEB 16, Best When Used By date between 24 JAN 16 and 6 FEB 16.

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Full FDA record and distribution details

Original product description

Kraft Singles American packaged in a blue box with white lettering.

Recall details

Recall number
F-0374-2016
Event ID
72116
FDA status
Terminated
Initiated
Sep 3, 2015
Reported
Feb 17, 2016
Classified
Feb 9, 2016
Terminated
Aug 28, 2018
Quantity
6, 3 lb. cartons. 36, 1 lb. cartons. 12, 3 lb. cartons. 8, 4 lb. cartons.
Location
Northfield, IL, United States
Initiation type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Notification
Telephone

Where it was distributed

Approximately 335,000 additional cases of the recalled product were shipped by Kraft Heinz to retailers in the U.S. and Puerto Rico, Anguilla, Bahamas, Belize, Bermuda, Cayman Islands Grand Cayman, Netherland Antilles, Saint Kitts and Nevis, South Korea, St. Lucia, and British Virgin Islands.

FDA source record · F-0374-2016

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