**Kraft Heinz recalls some American cheese slices over choking hazard**


On September 19, 2023, Kraft Heinz issued a voluntary recall of some American cheese slices over a choking hazard. The recall affects 16-ounce packages of Kraft Singles American Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product with a "Best When Used By" date between January 10 and 27, 2024, and 3-pound multipacks of the same product with a "Best When Used By" date between January 9 and 13, 2024.




According to Kraft Heinz, a temporary issue with one of its wrapping machines caused a thin strip of film to remain on some of the cheese slices. This film could pose a choking hazard if ingested.


Kraft Heinz has received six reports of consumers who experienced gagging or choking after eating cheese slices from the affected products. However, no serious injuries or health issues have been reported.


Consumers who have purchased the affected products are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers can also contact Kraft Heinz at 1-800-280-8067 for more information.


**What to do if you have purchased the affected products**


If you have purchased the affected products, do not eat them. Instead, return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. You can also contact Kraft Heinz at 1-800-280-8067 for more information.


**How to stay safe when eating cheese slices**


When eating cheese slices, it is important to always remove the wrapper completely. Be careful not to ingest any of the wrapper, as it could pose a choking hazard.


It is also important to supervise children when they are eating cheese slices. Children are at a higher risk of choking, so it is important to make sure that they eat cheese slices carefully.


If you are concerned about the risk of choking, you can cut the cheese slices into smaller pieces before eating them. You can also avoid eating cheese slices if you have any difficulty swallowing.