Over 80,000 Cases of Kraft Singles Cheese Recalled Due to Choking Hazard

Kraft Heinz just announced a recall of about 83,800 cases of Kraft Singles American processed cheese slices, according to the Food and Drug Administration. The individually wrapped cheese product was recalled due to a manufacturing issue with the packaging that can be harmful for consumers.

"The voluntary recall comes as a precaution after a temporary issue developed on one of our wrapping machines, making it possible that a thin strip of the individual film may remain on the slice after the wrapper has been removed," the press release explained. "If the film sticks to the slice and is not removed, it could be unpleasant and potentially cause a gagging or choking hazard."

The following products are included in this recall:

• 16 oz. Kraft Singles American Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product with an individual package UPC of "0 2100061526 1" and a "Best When Used By" date of 10 JAN 24 through 27 JAN 24.
• 3 lb. multipacks of Kraft Singles American Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product with a carton UPC of "0 2100060491 3" and a "Best When Used By" of 09 JAN 2024 through 13 JAN 2024 and 16 JAN 2024.

Check your refrigerator, and if you find one or more of the products with the matching recalled information, do not consume it. Return the recalled cheese to the store of purchase for an exchange or refund.

This problem was discovered through "several" customer complaints of finding plastic stuck on the cheese. Six customers have complained about gagging or choking on the unnoticed plastic when consuming the product. However, no serious injuries or health issues have been connected to this recall.

Kraft Heinz has since fixed the problematic machine that wrapped the recalled products. Consumers can contact Kraft Heinz from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. EST, Monday through Friday, at 1-800-280-8252 for clarifying questions about this recall and to receive reimbursement.