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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IIRecall completedF-0296-2024/FDA enforcement
Heinz·Food·Sep 19, 2023

Kraft Singles American Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product, 24 Individually Wrapped Slices In…

What you need to know

Class II

  • What happened

    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.

  • Health risk

    The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. Plastic fragments can pose a choking risk or irritate and injure the digestive tract.

  • 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.

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameHeinz
Recalling firmHeinzChicago, IL, United States
UPC / barcodes
0 21000 61526 10 21000 60491 300 021000 61450 900 021000 07180 700 021000 61524 7
Lot / date codes
  • 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.
Distribution area
Nationwide

Distributed nationwide and in Puerto Rico.

United States, Puerto Rico

Quantity affectedTotal 83, 802 cases
Recall initiationFDA report date: October 25, 2023
FDA recall numberF-0296-2024

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Heinz initiated this food recall on September 19, 2023. The FDA enforcement report states: 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. The FDA report lists distribution as: Distributed nationwide and in Puerto Rico.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: 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.

Kraft Singles American Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product, 24 Individually Wrapped Slices In… was made or distributed by Heinz in Chicago, IL, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-0296-2024, dated October 25, 2023.

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, plastic fragments can pose a choking risk or irritate and injure the digestive tract.

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 UPC and lot code 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 Kraft Singles American Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product, 24 Individually Wrapped Slices In… recall?

Heinz recalled Kraft Singles American Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product, 24 Individually Wrapped Slices In… in an FDA Class II enforcement action reported as F-0296-2024. 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.

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 Heinz recall still active?

The FDA lists this recall as recall completed. 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-0296-2024. 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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