Kraft Heinz issued a recall for more than 80,000 cases of American cheese slices over concerns of a potential “choking hazard.”
The company, which is co-headquartered out of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and Chicago, Illinois explained in a press release on Tuesday evening that roughly 83,800 cases of “individually-wrapped” Kraft American cheese slices were being recalled over a “temporary issue” with one of the wrapping machines.
“Kraft Heinz is announcing a voluntary recall of approximately 83,800 cases of individually-wrapped Kraft Singles American processed cheese slices that were shipped to a limited number of customers,” the company wrote.
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Kraft Heinz is recalling 83,000+ cases of individually wrapped Kraft Singles American processed cheese slices because part of the wrapper could stick to the slice and become a choking hazard.
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Due to an issue with one of the wrapping machines, a “thin strip” of the individual film may possibly remain on the slice of cheese, leading to a potential “gagging or choking hazard,” the company warned.
The company began the voluntary recall after receiving several complaints. In six instances, people ended up choking or gagging as a result of the issue.
Kraft Heinz has since fixed the issue with the wrapping machine and inspected other machines as well.