Class IITerminated in FDA datasetOct 8, 2012

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…

Recalling firm: Kraft Foods, Inc.

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.

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ProductKraft 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
UPC021000029778

FDA code information

UPC 0 21000 02977 8, Best When Used By 23 NOV 2012

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Original 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

Extracted codes and context

TypeCode / valueContext
UPC021000029778UPC 0 21000 02977 8, Best When Used By 23 NOV 2012
UPC021000029778se; Distributed by Kraft Foods Global, Inc., Northfield, IL 60093-2753 USA; UPC 0 21000 02977 8

Recall details

Recall number
F-0516-2013
Event ID
63391
FDA status
Terminated
Initiated
Oct 8, 2012
Reported
Oct 31, 2012
Classified
Oct 24, 2012
Terminated
Apr 11, 2016
Quantity
2,711 cases
Location
Northfield, IL, United States
Initiation type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Notification
Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit

Where it was distributed

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

FDA source record · F-0516-2013

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