CLASS II Food recall · Reported 17 Feb 2016 · FDA Enforcement Report

Kraft Singles White American singles recalled by The Kraft Heinz

The Kraft Heinz is recalling Kraft Singles White American singles, distributed in Puerto Rico. The recall was initiated on 3 Sep 2015 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

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Lot, batch or date codesBest When Used By date between 12 DEC 15 and 13 FEB 16, Best When Used By date of 12 JAN 16, Best When Used By date of 11 JAN 16
Quantity recalled12, 3 lb. cartons, 8, 4 lb. cartons, 12, 1 lb. cartons.

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-0375-2016
FDA event ID
72116
Recalling firm
The Kraft Heinz, Northfield, IL
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 2015Recall initiated by company
9 Feb 2016Classified by FDA+159 days
17 Feb 2016Published 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 White American singles 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.

Puerto Rico

Questions about this recall

Is Kraft Singles White American singles recalled?

Yes. The Kraft Heinz recalled Kraft Singles White American singles on 3 Sep 2015. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-0375-2016.

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 12 DEC 15 and 13 FEB 16, Best When Used By date of 12 JAN 16, Best When Used By date of 11 JAN 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 21 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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