CLASS II Food recall · Reported 25 Oct 2023 · FDA Enforcement Report
Kraft Singles American Pasteurized Prepared Cheese product recalled
Heinz is recalling Kraft Singles American Pasteurized Prepared Cheese product, 24 individually wrapped, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 19 Sep 2023 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
Check your package
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
Recall details
- Recall number
- F-0296-2024
- FDA event ID
- 93091
- Recalling firm
- Heinz, Chicago, IL
- Brand
- Kraft Singles
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Completed
- Recall initiated
- 19 Sep 2023
- FDA classified
- 19 Oct 2023
- Reported
- 25 Oct 2023
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
- Reason category
- Foreign Material
- Product category
- Cheese
Timeline
| 19 Sep 2023 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 19 Oct 2023 | Classified by FDA | +30 days |
| 25 Oct 2023 | Published in enforcement report | +6 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Plastic fragment. Product is recalled due to potential for a thin strip of the primary packaging film to remain adhered to the cheese slice after the wrapper has been removed.
Foreign material recalls cover pieces of metal, plastic, glass, wood or other objects that got into the product during processing and could cause injury if eaten.
Product as listed by the FDA
Kraft Singles American Pasteurized Prepared Cheese product, 24 individually wrapped slices in flexible film per pack, net wt. per pack 16oz, keep refrigerated. Single pack is sold at retail. Case UPC 0 00 2100007180 7; Single Pack UPC 0 2100061526 1: Each case contains 27 packs. Case UPC 0 00 2100061450 9; Single Pack UPC 0 2100061526 1: Each case contains 36 packs. Case UPC 0 00 2100061524 7; Carton UPC 0 2100060491 3; Single Pack UPC 0 2100061526 1; Each case contains 12 cartons, each carton contains 3 packs (72 slices total per carton).
Where it was distributed
Distributed nationwide and in Puerto Rico.
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Plastic fragment. Product is recalled due to potential for a thin strip of the primary packaging film to remain adhered to the cheese slice after the wrapper has been removed.
Which lots are affected?
Best When Used By Dates on 16oz Single Pack with the UPC of 0 2100061526 1 are: 10 JAN 24 S 72 through 27 JAN 24 S 72 Best When Used By Dates on 16oz Single Pack from the 3lb multipack carton with the UPC of 0 2100060491 3 are: 09 JAN 2024 through 13 JAN 2024, and 16 JAN 2024. Manufacturer Code on Case (UPC 0 00 2100061450 9): DD JAN 24 S 72/73 TT:TT. DD would be between 10-27. Manufacturer Code on Case (UPC 0 00 2100007180 7): XB ZZZ 23 021 DD JAN 2024. ZZZ would be between 163-165, 167, 169-173. Manufacturer Code on Case (UPC 0 00 2100061524 7): XB DDD 23 021 DD JAN 2024. DDD would be between 164-168, 171. DD would be between 09-13, and 16.
Where was it sold?
Distributed nationwide and in Puerto Rico.
What should I do if I have it?
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
What does Class II mean?
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
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