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Class II
Kraft Foods Group
Recall #F-0404-2014 · Initiated 2013-10-25
Plain-language summary
by FoodRecallsDB.infoWhat happened
Kraft and Polly-O string cheese with jalapeno peppers from specific production dates may spoil earlier than expected, potentially showing discoloration. The affected products have code dates between October 25, 2013 and February 11, 2014.
Who is at risk
Anyone who purchased these products during the affected time period should check their supply, though the risk is low if the cheese has been properly refrigerated.
What to do
Check the code date on any Kraft or Polly-O jalapeno string cheese you have at home. If the code date falls between October 25, 2013 and February 11, 2014, discard the product or return it to the store for a refund. Do not consume the cheese if it shows signs of discoloration.
Product
Low-Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella String Cheese With Jalapeno Peppers, sold under Kraft brand or Polly-O brand and packaged with 12 pieces of mozzarella cheese with jalapeno peppers individually wrapped in plastic and sold in a plastic bag with a net weight of 10 oz. (283g).
Reason for recall
Some varieties of Kraft and Polly-O String Cheese and String Cheese Twist products may spoil before their "Best When Used By" code dates, leading to product discoloration. The affected products all have code dates from October 25, 2013 through February 11, 2014.
Quantity affected
71,946 cases
Distribution
US: Nationwide (AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV, WY) + Guam + Puerto Rico
Lot / code info
All product with the "Best When Used By" dates between 25 OCT 2013 - 11 FEB 2014.
Voluntary / mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Initial notification
Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
Terminated
2015-10-29
Recalling firm
Kraft Foods Group
3 Lakes Dr
Northfield, IL 60093-2753
United States
Recall classification
Remote probability of serious adverse health consequences, or temporary reversible consequences.
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