The Kraft Heinz Company: Food Recall in 2016 - (Recall #: F-0374-2016)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2016.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

Kraft Singles American packaged in a blue box with white lettering.

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: September 3, 2015

Date Posted: February 17, 2016

Recall Number: F-0374-2016

Event ID: 72116

Reason for Recall:

Kraft Singes wrapped American slices due to the possibility that a thin strip of the individual packaging film may remain adhered to the slice after the wrapper has been removed. If the film sticks to the slice and is not removed, it could potentially cause a choking hazard.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 6, 3 lb. cartons. 36, 1 lb. cartons. 12, 3 lb. cartons. 8, 4 lb. cartons.

Code Information:

Best When Used By date between 13 DEC 15 and 18 FEB 16, Best When Used By date between 09 DEC 15 and 19 FEB 16, Best When Used By date between 24 JAN 16 and 6 FEB 16.

Distribution Pattern:

Approximately 335,000 additional cases of the recalled product were shipped by Kraft Heinz to retailers in the U.S. and Puerto Rico, Anguilla, Bahamas, Belize, Bermuda, Cayman Islands Grand Cayman, Netherland Antilles, Saint Kitts and Nevis, South Korea, St. Lucia, and British Virgin Islands.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated