Recall record at a glance
| Official record | F-0374-2016 |
|---|---|
| Category | Food Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | The Kraft Heinz Company |
| Report date | Feb 17, 2016 |
| Recall initiation date | Sep 3, 2015 |
| Quantity | 6, 3 lb. cartons. 36, 1 lb. cartons. 12, 3 lb. cartons. 8, 4 lb. cartons. |
| Location | Northfield, IL, United States |
Official product description
Kraft Singles American packaged in a blue box with white lettering.
Why the product 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.
Distribution information
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.
How to read the classification
FDA Class II indicates a situation in which use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious consequences is remote. The classification shown here comes from the FDA record.
Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Telephone.
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