(RxWiki News) As children return to school across the United States, it's likely that many of their parents are packing Kraft Singles cheeses in their lunch boxes. But, parents take note — thousands of cases of Kraft Singles have been recalled.
Kraft Foods is recalling nearly 7,700 cases of Kraft American Singles.
According to the company, a supplier did not store an ingredient within Kraft's temperature standards.
"Return recalled products to the store where you purchased them."
A Kraft press release stated that the improper storage temperature could create conditions that lead to food borne illness or that cause the cheese to spoil early. However, the company noted that such issues are unlikely to arise.
Kraft has received no complaints of illness related to this recall.
The following products are being recalled:
- Product Size: 12 oz; Name of Product: 12 oz Kraft American Singles (16 slices); Units/Case: 48; Best When Used By Code Dates: 20 FEB 2015 and 21 FEB 2015; Package Code: 0 21000 60464 7; Case Code: 00 21000 60464 00
- Product Size: 16 oz; Name of Product: 16 oz Kraft American Singles (24 slices) (36 count case); Units/Case: 36; Best When Used By Code Dates: 20 FEB 2015; Package Code: 0 21000 61526 1; Case Code: 00 21000 61450 00
- Product Size: 16 oz; Name of Product: 16 oz Kraft American Singles (24 slices) (12 count case); Units/Case: 12; Best When Used By Code Dates: 20 FEB 2015; Package Code: 0 21000 61526 1; Case Code: 00 21000 61526 00
- Product Size: 64 oz; Name of Product: 64 oz (4 lb) Kraft American Singles (4x24 slice); Units/Case: 8; Best When Used By Code Dates: 20 FEB 2015; Package Code: 0 21000 63360 9; Case Code: 00 21000 62559 00
Consumers who have bought these products should not eat them. They are advised to return the products to the store where they bought them for exchange or refund.
