TO: | DDS Regional Directors, STS Director, CTH Coordinators, Private Providers, CO Quality Management Personnel |
FROM: | Daniel A. Micari, Director, Quality Management Services |
DATE: | October 28, 2013 |
RE: | FOOD RECALL ADVISORY: Kraft Voluntarily Recalls Some Varieties of Kraft And Polly-O String Cheese And String Cheese Twists Due to Premature Spoilage |
Food Recall Advisory
Food Recall Advisory: On October 25, The US Food and Drug Administration announced Kraft Foods Group is voluntarily recalling some varieties of Kraft and Polly-O String Cheese and String Cheese Twists products. These products may spoil before their "Best When Used By" code dates, leading to product discoloration. The affected products all have code dates from October 25, 2013 through February 11, 2014.
Approximately 735,000 cases of the affected product were shipped to customers across the United States.
See the attached web link for further information. http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm372320.htm
Please ensure those responsible for food procurement and preparation are aware of this food recall advisory. Also review your food stores to determine whether or not the identified products are present. If the identified products are present, address appropriately.