Kraft Singles Are Being Recalled for a Pretty Stupid Reason.

Since they first appeared in the dairy aisle in 1965 , Kraft Singles have been a refrigerator staple in the United States. Part of the appeal of the American pasteurized cheese product is its affordability and portability, as the slices come individually wrapped in thin plastic film.

But after decades of use, it’s that shiny plastic packaging that’s causing a voluntary recall of about 83,800 cases of Kraft Singles American cheese , according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) . Here’s what you need to know.

Why are Kraft Singles being recalled?

Kraft Heinz announced a voluntary recall after several customers complained that plastic wrap was stuck to cheese slices after they removed the individual wrappers. At least six of those complaints came from people who said they ended up choking or choking on the plastic. As of September 20, no serious health problems or injuries related to this problem have been reported, the FDA notes .

According to a statement from Kraft Heinz , there was a problem with one of the company’s packaging machines that caused a thin strip of separate plastic film to remain on the slices even after the wrapper was removed.

“If the film adheres to a slice and is not removed, it may be unpleasant and potentially pose a vomiting or choking hazard,” the company said in a statement. Although the packaging machine has now been repaired, Kraft Heinz is recalling all slices that may have been affected by the problem “as a precautionary measure.”

Which craft singles are subject to recall?

Two Kraft Singles products are included in the recall :

16 oz. Kraft Singles American pasteurized finished cheese product

• Individual packaging UPC 0 2100061526 1
• “Best When Used” date is January 10 to January 27, 2024.
• Individual packages containing S and 72 in the production code.

3 lb Multipacks of Kraft Singles Pasteurized American Ready Cheese

• Carton UPC 0 2100060491 3
• “Better when used” from January 9 to 16, 2024

What to do if you purchased the recalled Kraft Singles

Check all the packages of Kraft Singles in your refrigerator to see if they are included in the recall. If they are, don’t eat them. Instead, you can return them to the store where you purchased them for an exchange or refund.

You can also contact Kraft Heinz Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm EST at 1-800-280-8252 for specific product information and refund options.