{"id":2039495,"date":"2023-09-20T21:24:04","date_gmt":"2023-09-21T01:24:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/kraft-heinz-recalls-american-cheese-slices-due-to-choking-hazard\/"},"modified":"2023-09-20T21:26:27","modified_gmt":"2023-09-21T01:26:27","slug":"kraft-heinz-recalls-american-cheese-slices-due-to-choking-hazard","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/kraft-heinz-recalls-american-cheese-slices-due-to-choking-hazard\/","title":{"rendered":"Kraft Heinz recalls American cheese slices for choking risk."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">18<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fkraft-heinz-recalls-american-cheese-slices-due-to-choking-hazard%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2039495&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Kraft Heinz Recalls American Cheese Slices\u200c Due to Choking\u2064 Hazard<\/h2>\n<p>Kraft Heinz,\u200b the renowned food\u200c giant, is voluntarily recalling over 83,000 \u2064cases of individually wrapped \u2062Kraft Singles American <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/not-a-joke-burger-kings-newest-meatless-burger-creation-is-just-20-slices-of-cheese\/\" title=\"Burger King's latest 'meatless' burger: 20 cheese slices.\">cheese slices<\/a>. The recall comes after it\u2062 was discovered\u2062 that a part of the wrapper could stick to the slice, posing\u2062 a potential choking hazard.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-5\">\n<blockquote>\n<p>The\u2064 company announced \u2064the recall in a <a href=\"https:\/\/news.kraftheinzcompany.com\/press-releases-details\/2023\/Kraft-Heinz-issues-voluntary-recall-of-select-Kraft-Singles-American-Processed-Cheese-Slices\/default.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a> on Sept. \u206419, \u200bemphasizing that it affects\u2062 a &#8220;limited number\u2063 of customers&#8221; \u200cin the United States. The recall \u2062is a precautionary measure \u2064due to a \u200btemporary issue with\u2064 one of \u2064their wrapping machines. This issue causes \u2063a thin strip of film to remain \u2062on the slice even after it has been removed from the wrapper.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<p>The food giant, co-headquartered in \u2064Chicago and Pittsburgh, warned that if the film sticks to the slice and is not removed, it could \u2062lead \u2064to an unpleasant experience and potentially cause gagging or choking.<\/p>\n<div class=\"shortcode\">\n<div class=\"border-comp-divider mb-4 mr-4 w-full max-w-[500px] border px-5 py-4 text-[16px] leading-[20px] text-[#262626] md:float-left\" id=\"in_article_related_stories\">\n<h2 class=\"mb-3 font-sans text-[16px] font-semibold uppercase leading-[19px] text-[#2F2F2F]\">Related Stories<\/h2>\n<div class=\"mb-4 flex gap-2\">\n<div class=\"grow\">\n<div class=\"mb-1 line-clamp-2\">\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/article\/over-58000-pounds-of-ground-beef-recalled-due-to-e-coli-discovery-5494136?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><\/p>\n<h3>Over 58,000 Pounds \u200bof\u200b Ground Beef \u2062Recalled\u2062 Due to \u2063E.coli Discovery<\/h3>\n<p><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-comp-caption text-[14px] leading-[18px]\">9\/19\/2023<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"shrink-0 basis-[120px]\">\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/article\/over-58000-pounds-of-ground-beef-recalled-due-to-e-coli-discovery-5494136?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mb-4 flex gap-2\">\n<div class=\"grow\">\n<div class=\"mb-1 line-clamp-2\">\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/world\/baby-and-toddler-jeans-recalled-over-choking-hazard-health-canada-5459670?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><\/p>\n<h3>Baby and Toddler Jeans \u200cRecalled\u2062 Over Choking Hazard:\u2064 Health Canada<\/h3>\n<p><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-comp-caption text-[14px] leading-[18px]\">8\/11\/2023<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"shrink-0 basis-[120px]\">\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/world\/baby-and-toddler-jeans-recalled-over-choking-hazard-health-canada-5459670?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Kraft Heinz \u200bhas already fixed the affected machine and conducted thorough inspections of\u2063 all other processing \u200dmachines to ensure safety.<\/p>\n<p>The company became aware of the\u2064 issue after <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/kraft-heinz-recalls-american-cheese-slices-due-to-choking-hazard\/\" title=\"Kraft Heinz recalls American cheese slices for choking risk.\">receiving multiple consumer\u2064 complaints<\/a> about plastic sticking to the \u2062cheese \u2064slices. Six cases even reported incidents \u2062of choking or gagging due to the affected product.<\/p>\n<p>Fortunately, no injuries or\u200c serious health issues\u2063 have been reported so far, according to \u2062Kraft Heinz.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-5\">\n<blockquote>\n<p>The\u2063 recall specifically applies to Kraft Singles\u200c American processed \u200dcheese slices with the following case and \u200cpackage information. Other sizes \u200cand varieties are\u2064 not included in the recall:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Kraft Singles American Pasteurized\u2062 Prepared Cheese Product (16 oz.) with\u200b an individual package UPC of \u20620 2100061526\u200b 1 and \u200ca &#8220;Best When Used By&#8221; date of Jan.\u2064 10,\u200d 2024, through Jan. 27, 2024. Individual packages in this recall\u2064 will contain an &#8220;S&#8221; and &#8220;72&#8221;\u200b in the manufacturing\u200c code.<\/li>\n<li>Three-pound multipacks of Kraft \u2062Singles American Pasteurized Prepared Cheese\u200d Product with a carton UPC of \u20640 2100060491\u2062 3 \u2062and a &#8220;Best\u2063 When Used By&#8221;\u200d of Jan. 9, 2024,\u2064 through Jan. 13, 2024, and Jan. \u206316, 2024.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-figure\">\n<figure style=\"width:600px\" class=\"aligncenter\"><figcaption>This image provided\u2062 by Kraft Heinz \u2062shows a 72-pack of American cheese \u2062slices. (Courtesy of Kraft Heinz)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>The\u2064 company expressed its commitment to maintaining the highest\u2063 safety and quality standards \u200cand \u2064apologized for any inconvenience caused.<\/p>\n<p>Consumers who\u2063 have purchased the \u200baffected items are advised not to\u2064 consume them\u200b and \u2063can \u200dreturn them to the store for \u200can \u2064exchange or \u200drefund. For inquiries about the recall\u2063 and \u2063reimbursement, \u200ccustomers can contact Kraft\u200c Heinz from Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. \u200dET at 1-800-280-8252.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-5\">\n<em>The\u2062 Associated Press contributed to\u2064 this report.<\/em>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"my-5\">\n<em>From\u2064 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ntd.com\/kraft-heinz-recalls-american-cheese-slices-due-to-choking-hazard_943067.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NTD News<\/a><\/em>\n<\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What should consumers do if they have purchased the affected products<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Ut the\u2063 film sticking to the \u2063cheese slices. To date,\u2063 there have been\u200b no reported incidents\u200d of\u200c choking or injuries related to this issue. However, Kraft Heinz is taking immediate action to prevent \u200cany potential harm to its customers.<\/p>\n<p>Customers who have purchased the affected products are advised \u200dto \u2064return \u200dthem \u2062to \u2064the store where they were purchased \u2062for a \u2064full refund. The recalled products have a &#8220;Best When \u200dUsed By&#8221;\u200b date \u200cof December 29, 2023, and January 4, 2024. The\u2064 individual wrappers can be easily identified\u2063 by the code &#8220;S54&#8221; placed on the\u200d inside of the package.<\/p>\n<p>In the statement, Kraft Heinz expressed their commitment \u200dto prioritizing \u2062consumer safety \u2064and maintaining the highest\u200c quality standards. They apologized for any inconvenience caused\u2063 and reassured customers that \u200btheir products are typically safe to consume.<\/p>\n<p>Choking hazards pose \u200da serious risk, especially for young \u200dchildren or individuals with swallowing difficulties. It is essential \u200dfor companies to take swift \u200daction when such \u2062issues arise to protect\u2063 their customers \u2063from potential harm.<\/p>\n<p>This recall serves as a reminder for consumers to always \u2062check their food products for any anomalies before\u2064 consumption. Even the most reputable companies\u2063 can\u200b sometimes experience\u2063 manufacturing issues, and it\u2063 is crucial to remain cautious and vigilant.<\/p>\n<p>Consumers who have further questions \u2062or \u200dconcerns can contact Kraft Heinz\u200b Consumer \u2063Relations at 1-800-432-3101. \u200cThe company&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/dem-senator-suggests-adding-87000-new-irs-agents-will-give-american-taxpayers-better-service\/\" title=\"Dem Senator Suggests Adding 87,000 New IRS Agents Will Give American Taxpayers \u2018Better Service\u2019\">customer service team<\/a> is\u200d available to\u2063 assist customers with any inquiries\u200c regarding the \u200crecall.<\/p>\n<p>As a responsible consumer, it is advisable\u2064 to stay informed about product recalls and \u2063follow \u200cthe instructions \u2062provided by manufacturers.\u2064 By doing\u200c so,\u2062 we can ensure our safety and \u200dthe safety of \u2062our loved ones.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, Kraft Heinz&#8217;s voluntary recall of its American cheese slices is a precautionary measure taken to \u200baddress a potential \u200bchoking \u200bhazard. While no incidents have been reported thus far, the company is committed to ensuring consumer safety \u2063and has rectified the issue. Consumers are urged to\u2063 return the affected products for a refund and remain vigilant\u200d when it comes\u200c to food safety.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Kraft Heinz is recalling 83,000 cases of individually wrapped Kraft Singles American cheese slices due to a choking hazard. The recall was announced on Sept. 19, with the company emphasizing its voluntary nature and limited impact. The issue arises from the wrapper sticking to the slice.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":124,"featured_media":2039496,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[543],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2039495","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-epoch-times"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2039495","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/124"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2039495"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2039495\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2039496"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2039495"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2039495"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2039495"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}