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Kraft Heinz Foods·Food·Jul 31, 2015

Kraft American Singles Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Products Packaged Clear Plastic

What you need to know

Class II

  • What happened

    The Kraft American Singles Pasteurized prepared cheese products contain a thin strip of plastic film that may remain on the edge of some cheese slices after the wrapper is…

  • 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.

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameKraft Heinz Foods
Recalling firmKraft Heinz FoodsNorthfield, IL, United States
UPC / barcodes
2 10006 25590 02 10006 15240 00 21000 63360 90 21000 60491 3
Lot / date codes
  • Code dates: December 29, 2015 to January 4, 2016 UPC codes for the cases: 210006255900 and 210006152400 UPC code for the units: 0 2100063360 9 and 0 2100060491 3
Distribution area

Product was distrubuted multiple whole sale stores throughout the country. A list of all stores has been attached and sent via email to CFSAN recalls.

United States

Quantity affected1, 1648 cases of the 4 lb. packages (4- 1 lb. packages/case) and 17, 177 cases of the 3 lb. package.(3-1 lb. packages/case).
Recall initiationFDA report date: August 19, 2015
FDA recall numberF-2954-2015

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Kraft Heinz Foods initiated this food recall on July 31, 2015. The FDA enforcement report states: The Kraft American Singles Pasteurized prepared cheese products contain a thin strip of plastic film that may remain on the edge of some cheese slices after the wrapper is removed. The FDA report lists distribution as: Product was distrubuted multiple whole sale stores throughout the country. A list of all stores has been attached and sent via email to CFSAN recalls.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: The Kraft American Singles Pasteurized prepared cheese products contain a thin strip of plastic film that may remain on the edge of some cheese slices after the wrapper is removed.

Kraft American Singles Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Products Packaged Clear Plastic was made or distributed by Kraft Heinz Foods in Northfield, IL, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-2954-2015, dated August 19, 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 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

Product safety recall

Symptoms to watch for

The official enforcement report describes the specific risk. Follow the recall notice, check the product codes and do not use a product that may be affected.

Higher-risk groups

Children, pregnant people, older adults and people with weakened immune systems should take extra care when a product's safety is uncertain.

What to do now

  1. 1Stop using or eating the product and keep it away from children and pets.
  2. 2Check the UPC and lot/date codes on this page and follow the official recall notice for disposal or return.
  3. 3Seek medical advice if anyone develops severe or worrying symptoms after exposure.

Read the official source record for the specific hazard and instructions.

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 American Singles Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Products Packaged Clear Plastic recall?

Kraft Heinz Foods recalled Kraft American Singles Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Products Packaged Clear Plastic in an FDA Class II enforcement action reported as F-2954-2015. The Kraft American Singles Pasteurized prepared cheese products contain a thin strip of plastic film that may remain on the edge of some cheese slices after the wrapper is…

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 using or eating the product and keep it away from children and pets. Check the UPC and lot/date codes on this page and follow the official recall notice for disposal or return. Seek medical advice if anyone develops severe or worrying symptoms after exposure.

Is the Kraft Heinz Foods 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-2954-2015. 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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Record last synced from official openFDA enforcement data on November 14, 2026. Source record: official FDA notice.