CLASS II Food recall · Reported 17 Feb 2016 · FDA Enforcement Report
Kraft Singles American recalled by The Kraft Heinz
The Kraft Heinz is recalling Kraft Singles American, distributed in Puerto Rico. The recall was initiated on 3 Sep 2015 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-0374-2016
- FDA event ID
- 72116
- Recalling firm
- The Kraft Heinz, Northfield, IL
- Brand
- Kraft Singles
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 3 Sep 2015
- FDA classified
- 9 Feb 2016
- Reported
- 17 Feb 2016
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Telephone
- Reason category
- Packaging Defects
- Product category
- Other
Timeline
| 3 Sep 2015 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 9 Feb 2016 | Classified by FDA | +159 days |
| 17 Feb 2016 | Published in enforcement report | +8 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
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.
Packaging recalls include wrong labels, wrong products in the wrong bottle, missing leaflets, short-filled or empty capsules and seals that fail.
Product as listed by the FDA
Kraft Singles American packaged in a blue box with white lettering.
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.
Questions about this recall
Why was it 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.
Which lots are affected?
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.
Where was it sold?
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.
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.
Other products in this recall event
2 other products · FDA event 72116This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Kraft Singles Deli Deluxe American Slices recalled by The Kraft Heinz.
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