Mondelez Global is conducting the recall of CHEESE NIPS (11 oz. BOX), Retail UPC - 0 44000 03453 5, Best When Used By Date - May 18, 2020; May 19, 2020; and May 20, 2020 due to…
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.
Kraft Foods Global INCEast Hanover, NJ, United States
UPC / barcodes
0 44000 03453 5
Lot / date codes
May 18, 2020
May 19, 2020
and May 20, 2020
Distribution area
IN
The impacted products were shipped to Consignees in the U.S.,
United States
Quantity affected
9007 Cases
Recall initiation
FDA report date: December 18, 2019
FDA recall number
F-0237-2020
Beyond the headline
The recall, in context
Kraft Foods Global INC initiated this food recall on November 15, 2019. The FDA enforcement report states: Mondelez Global is conducting the recall of CHEESE NIPS (11 oz. BOX), Retail UPC - 0 44000 03453 5, Best When Used By Date - May 18, 2020; May 19, 2020; and May 20, 2020 due to the presence of small food-grade yellow plastic pieces from a dough scraper that was incorporated into the production process of a small amount of product. The FDA report lists distribution as: The impacted products were shipped to Consignees in the U.S.,.
The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Mondelez Global is conducting the recall of CHEESE NIPS (11 oz. BOX), Retail UPC - 0 44000 03453 5, Best When Used By Date - May 18, 2020; May 19, 2020; and May 20, 2020 due to the presence of small food-grade yellow plastic pieces from a dough scraper that was incorporated into the production process of a small amount of product.
Cheese Nips (11 OZ was made or distributed by Kraft Foods Global INC in East Hanover, NJ, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-0237-2020, dated December 18, 2019.
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
Stop using it
Do not eat, drink or take the affected product.
2
Check the codes
Compare the UPC and lot code against the table above.
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
1Stop eating or using the product and do not taste or chew it to check for fragments.
2Seek medical care if anyone has swallowed plastic or has breathing difficulty, severe pain or persistent vomiting.
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
7 answers
What is the Cheese Nips (11 OZ recall?
Kraft Foods Global INC recalled Cheese Nips (11 OZ in an FDA Class II enforcement action reported as F-0237-2020. Mondelez Global is conducting the recall of CHEESE NIPS (11 oz. BOX), Retail UPC - 0 44000 03453 5, Best When Used By Date - May 18, 2020; May 19, 2020; and May 20, 2020 due to…
What injuries or health effects are linked to plastic contamination?
Plastic fragments can pose a choking risk or cause irritation or injury to the mouth and digestive tract.
Who is most at risk from Plastic contamination?
Young children and anyone who may swallow a fragment without noticing are at greater risk.
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.
How do I get a refund from Kraft Foods Global INC?
Contact the recalling company or the retailer where you purchased the product, quote the FDA recall number and ask about a refund or replacement. Keep the packaging, lot code and proof of purchase where possible. The FDA does not issue consumer refunds. Reference FDA recall F-0237-2020 and keep the packaging, lot code and proof of purchase if you have them.
Is the Kraft Foods Global 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-0237-2020. 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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