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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IIRecall closedF-2900-2015/FDA enforcement
Dairy Farmers of America INC·Food·Jun 12, 2015

Imitation Pasteurized Process Cheese Food:

What you need to know

Class II

  • What happened

    Dairy Farmers of America Inc. is recalling a number of cheese products due that a piece of plastic film strip might remain attached to the cheese slice upon peeling the film…

  • Health risk

    The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. A safety issue that does not fit the standard pathogen, allergen, chemical or quality categories.

  • Action required

    Check the identifying codes below and stop using the product. Return it to the retailer for a refund or dispose of it safely, following the recall notice.

Recall closed · classified by the FDAAL, AR, AZ, CA +35 moreMore food

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameDairy Farmers of America INC
Recalling firmDairy Farmers of America INCKansas City, MO, United States
UPC / barcodesNo UPC listed in the FDA enforcement record.
Lot / date codes
  • Sell By/Use By 8/10/2015 to 4/30/2016
Distribution area
ALARAZCACTFLGAIAILINKSKYLAMAMDMEMIMOMSNCNENJNMNVNYOHOKORPAPRSCTNTXUTVAWAWIWVWY

US: AL, AR, AZ, CA, CT, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MO, MS, NC, NE, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, PR, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV, WY. OUS: Libya, Colombia.

United States

Quantity affected953, 720 cases total for all product
Recall initiationFDA report date: August 5, 2015
FDA recall numberF-2900-2015

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Dairy Farmers of America INC initiated this food recall on June 12, 2015. The FDA enforcement report states: Dairy Farmers of America Inc. is recalling a number of cheese products due that a piece of plastic film strip might remain attached to the cheese slice upon peeling the film from the product. The FDA report lists distribution as: US: AL, AR, AZ, CA, CT, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MO, MS, NC, NE, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, PR, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV, WY. OUS: Libya, Colombia.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Dairy Farmers of America Inc. is recalling a number of cheese products due that a piece of plastic film strip might remain attached to the cheese slice upon peeling the film from the product.

Imitation Pasteurized Process Cheese Food: was made or distributed by Dairy Farmers of America INC in Kansas City, MO, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-2900-2015, dated August 5, 2015.

Why this is a Class II recall

Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. In this recall, a safety issue that does not fit the standard pathogen, allergen, chemical or quality categories.

FDA definition

The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote.

What to do now

  1. 1

    Stop using it

    Do not eat, drink or take the affected product.

  2. 2

    Check the codes

    Compare the lot and date codes against the table above.

  3. 3

    Return or discard

    Contact the retailer or recalling firm about a refund, and dispose of the product safely.

Consumer safety guide

Plastic contamination

Possible health effects

Plastic fragments can pose a choking risk or cause irritation or injury to the mouth and digestive tract.

Higher-risk groups

Young children and anyone who may swallow a fragment without noticing are at greater risk.

What to do now

  1. 1Stop eating or using the product and do not taste or chew it to check for fragments.
  2. 2Seek medical care if anyone has swallowed plastic or has breathing difficulty, severe pain or persistent vomiting.
  3. 3Keep the packaging and contact the retailer or manufacturer about a refund.

This is general consumer safety information, not medical advice or a diagnosis. Follow the official recall notice and contact a healthcare professional if you have concerns about exposure or symptoms.

Frequently asked

Questions about this recall

What is the Imitation Pasteurized Process Cheese Food: recall?

Dairy Farmers of America INC recalled Imitation Pasteurized Process Cheese Food: in an FDA Class II enforcement action reported as F-2900-2015. Dairy Farmers of America Inc. is recalling a number of cheese products due that a piece of plastic film strip might remain attached to the cheese slice upon peeling the film…

What should I do if I bought this product?

Check the identifying codes below and stop using the product. Return it to the retailer for a refund or dispose of it safely, following the recall notice. Stop eating or using the product and do not taste or chew it to check for fragments. Seek medical care if anyone has swallowed plastic or has breathing difficulty, severe pain or persistent vomiting. Keep the packaging and contact the retailer or manufacturer about a refund.

Is the Dairy Farmers of America INC recall still active?

The FDA lists this recall as recall closed. It remains relevant if you still have the affected product or need to identify a historical recall.

Where can I verify this recall?

This page is normalized from the openFDA enforcement record F-2900-2015. You can verify it directly using the official source link on this page. VerifyRecall updates its index from public FDA enforcement data and does not replace advice from the FDA, the recalling firm or a healthcare professional.

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Official source

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Record last synced from official openFDA enforcement data on November 14, 2026. Source record: official FDA notice.