Kraft Jalapeno String Cheese, Net Wt 12 Oz (340 g); a natural low-moisture part-skim mozzarella cheese with jalapeno peppers; 12 individually wrapped 1 oz snacks per 12 oz. bag, 12 bags per…
Recalling firm: Kraft Foods, Inc.
Why it was recalled
There is a possibility that a thin layer of plastic film from the package may remain adhered to the string cheese, which could cause a choking hazard.
The exact product
Kraft Jalapeno String Cheese, Net Wt 12 Oz (340 g); a natural low-moisture part-skim mozzarella cheese with jalapeno peppers; 12 individually wrapped 1 oz snacks per 12 oz. bag, 12 bags per case; Distributed by Kraft Foods Global, Inc., Northfield, IL 60093-2753 USA; UPC 0 21000 02977 8
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Original FDA code information
UPC 0 21000 02977 8, Best When Used By 23 NOV 2012
| Type | Code / value | Context |
|---|---|---|
| UPC | 021000029778 | UPC 0 21000 02977 8, Best When Used By 23 NOV 2012 |
| UPC | 021000029778 | se; Distributed by Kraft Foods Global, Inc., Northfield, IL 60093-2753 USA; UPC 0 21000 02977 8 |
Recall details
- Recall number
- F-0516-2013
- Event ID
- 63391
- FDA status
- Terminated
- Initiated
- Oct 8, 2012
- Reported
- Oct 31, 2012
- Classified
- Oct 24, 2012
- Terminated
- Apr 11, 2016
- Quantity
- 2,711 cases
- Location
- Northfield, IL, United States
- Initiation type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Notification
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
Where it was distributed
Arizona, California, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin and Wyoming
Data updated September 16, 2026. View official FDA data ↗
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