Kraft Heinz recalls more than 83,000 cases of sliced cheese that may contain plastic

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — Roughly 83,000 cases of individually wrapped Kraft Heinz Singles American cheese are being recalled for a possible choking hazard.

The Rhode Island Department of Health said Wednesday that the company issued a recall after several consumers complained about plastic pieces in the cheese.

Kraft said there was an issue with one of the wrapping machines, which may have left a thin strip of film on the slice after the wrapping was removed.

If the film sticks to the cheese and isn’t taken off, it could become a gagging or choking hazard. The company said the machine was fixed and all other machines were inspected.

The following products are included in the 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. Individual packages in this recall will contain an S and 72 in the manufacturing code.
• 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 9 Jan. 2024 through 13 Jan. 2024 and 16 Jan. 2024.

Anyone who bought one of the products can return them to the store they purchased them at or an exchange or refund.

Kraft Heinz can be contacted at 1-800-280-8252.