The recalled string-cheese products all have "Best When Used By" dates from Oct. 25 through Feb. 11. The products include 1-pound packages of Kraft Mozzarella String Cheese, 10-ounce packages of Kraft 2 percent String Cheese and 9-ounce packages of Kraft Barbecue and Kraft Italian-style String Cheese Twists. For a full list of recalled products, go to this FDA web site: www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm372320.htm.
Kraft says it issued the recall after receiving several reports from consumers about cheese going bad, according to the Associated Press. The company has ceased the production and distribution of the affected products and is investigating the problem. The affected products were made in a plant in Campbell, N.Y.
Consumers should not eat the recalled product and should return it for an exchange or refund. For more information, contact Kraft Foods Consumer Relations at 1-800-816-9432 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. Eastern time.
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