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Class III, Unlikely HarmfulF-0022-2015

Individually 2/3 oz. slices of American cheese product individually wrapped in transparent plastic an packaged in 12 oz. and 16 oz.. packages, and 4 lb. cartons under the Kraft brand name. Cases of 12 oz. packages include 48 packages per case. Cases of 16 oz. packages include either 12 or 36 packages per case. Cases of 4 lb. cartons include 8 cartons per case.

Recalled by Kraft Heinz Foods on Aug 29, 2014

Reviewed by FoodRecallWatch Editorial Team · Updated

Recall Summary

Kraft Heinz Foods recalled Individually 2/3 oz. slices of American cheese product individually wrapped in transparent plastic an packaged in 12 oz. and 16 oz.. package in a Class III action, the FDA tier used when a product is unlikely to cause adverse health effects, typically for labeling or minor regulatory issues on Aug 29, 2014.

The FDA-published reason for this recall is: "Kraft Foods Group is voluntarily recalling 7,691 cases of select varieties of regular Kraft American Singles Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product. A supplier did not store an ingredient used in this product in accordance with Kraft's temperature standards."

Distribution was broad: the FDA record describes it as "US: Nationwide (AL, AR, CA, CA, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, MI, NC, NJ, OH, OK, TN, TX, VA)," which places this among the wider-reach recalls on the site. Consumers across the affected area should check product on hand. The recalling firm is based in Northfield, IL. The recall covers 7,691 cases of product. The FDA has Terminated this recall (first reported Oct 22, 2014), its final lifecycle state, indicating the agency considers the corrective action resolved. The historical record remains useful for tracking a brand's recall pattern over time.

Reason for Recall

Kraft Foods Group is voluntarily recalling 7,691 cases of select varieties of regular Kraft American Singles Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product. A supplier did not store an ingredient used in this product in accordance with Kraft's temperature standards.

Product Description

Individually 2/3 oz. slices of American cheese product individually wrapped in transparent plastic an packaged in 12 oz. and 16 oz.. packages, and 4 lb. cartons under the Kraft brand name. Cases of 12 oz. packages include 48 packages per case. Cases of 16 oz. packages include either 12 or 36 packages per case. Cases of 4 lb. cartons include 8 cartons per case.

Distribution

US: Nationwide (AL, AR, CA, CA, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, MI, NC, NJ, OH, OK, TN, TX, VA)

What Should You Do?

  • 1.Check your kitchen for this product immediately.
  • 2.Do not consume the recalled product.
  • 3.Return the product to where you bought it for a full refund, or throw it away.
  • 4.If you have experienced any health issues, contact your healthcare provider.

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Source: FDA Recalls, Market Withdrawals and Safety Alerts, 2026.