NORTHFIELD, Ill. (KRON/AP) — A choking hazard is prompting the Kraft Heinz Co. to voluntarily recall some 36,000 cases of Kraft Singles cheese product.
At issue is the packaging film which could stick to the slices and cause someone to choke if swallowed.
The company said Monday that there have been 10 consumer complaints to date about the packaging, including three reports of consumers choking because of the problem.
The recall applies to 3-lb. and 4-lb. sizes of Kraft Singles American and White American pasteurized prepared cheese product. The products being recalled have a “best when used by” date of Dec. 29, 2015 through Jan. 4, 2016, followed by the manufacturing code S54 or S55.
No other sizes, varieties or code dates are included in this recall.
The products being recalled had been shipped by Kraft Heinz to retailers in the U.S., Puerto Rico and Grand Cayman.
Consumers who purchased this product should return it for an exchange or full refund. Consumers can also contact the company at 1-800-432-3101 for a refund.