Thousands Of Kraft Cheese Singles Cases Recalled Over Choking Hazard

NORTHFIELD, Ill. (CBS) -- Kraft is recalling thousands of cases of its individually-wrapped cheese slices because they could pose a choking hazard.

The company says 10 customers have complained about the packaging of certain Kraft Singles products, and there have been three reports of choking.

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A thin strip of the packaging can stick to cheese slices on the recalled products even after the wrapper is removed, which creates the choking risk.

Recalled Kraft Singles boxes (Image credit FDA)

The recall affects 3-pound and 4-pound boxes of Kraft Singles American and White American cheese "with a Best When Used By Date of 29 Dec 15 through 04 Jan 16 followed by the Manufacturing Code S54 or S55."

Kraft says the recall includes 36,000 cases of Kraft Singles. Consumers can return the recalled boxes to the store for a full refund, or call 1-800-432-3101.

Kraft Singles Boxes that may be affected by a recall (Image credit FDA)

"We deeply regret this situation and apologize to any consumers we have disappointed," Kraft said in a statement. "Consumers who purchased this product should not eat it."

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