MODERATE RISK
Terminated
F-0516-2013
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
Recalled by Kraft Foods, Inc.
Classification
Class II — Products that might cause a temporary health problem, or pose only a slight threat of a serious nature.
Reason for Recall
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.
Product Details
Product Quantity
2,711 cases
Product Type
Food
Code Info
UPC 0 21000 02977 8, Best When Used By 23 NOV 2012
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Distribution & Geography
Distribution Pattern
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
Company Location
Northfield, IL, 60093-2753
Timeline
Report Date
10/31/2012
Recall Initiated
10/08/2012
Classification Date
10/24/2012
Termination Date
04/11/2016
Source: U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — FDA Recalls
Last updated: August 28, 2026
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