Recall record at a glance
| Official record | F-0022-2015 |
|---|---|
| Category | Food Recalls |
| Classification | Class III |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Kraft Heinz Foods |
| Report date | Oct 22, 2014 |
| Recall initiation date | Aug 29, 2014 |
| Quantity | 7,691 cases |
| Location | Northfield, IL, United States |
Official product description
Individually 2/3 oz. slices of American cheese product individually wrapped in transparent plastic an packaged in 12 oz. and 16 oz.. packages, and 4 lb. cartons under the Kraft brand name. Cases of 12 oz. packages include 48 packages per case. Cases of 16 oz. packages include either 12 or 36 packages per case. Cases of 4 lb. cartons include 8 cartons per case.
Why the product was recalled
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.
Distribution information
US: Nationwide (AL, AR, CA, CA, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, MI, NC, NJ, OH, OK, TN, TX, VA)
How to read the classification
FDA Class III generally covers situations in which use of or exposure to the product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences. The classification displayed here is taken from the FDA enforcement record.
Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit.
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