Recalling approximately 2,400 lbs. of ready-to-eat ham and cheese loaf products, Kraft Heinz Foods Company, a Kirksville, Mo. facility, warns of possible cross-contamination with under-processed products, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).
Produced on Oct. 10, the 16-oz. rigid vacuum-packed packages containing “Oscar Mayer Ham & Cheese LOAF” with codes from “07 Feb 2023 20:40 7B” through “07 Feb 2023 22:16 7B” on the label are subject to recall.
Additionally, the products subject to recall bear establishment number “Est. 537V” inside the USDA mark of inspection and were shipped to distribution centers in Ohio and Virginia, and further distributed for retail sales, the release states.
The issue was reported by the establishment to FSIS after product was sliced on the same equipment as product that had been under processed, and the equipment was not cleaned between runs.
Although there have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products, anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider.
FSIS reminds consumers to check their refrigerators and freezers for this product. If found, consumers are urged not to consume them.These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.
Consumers with questions about the recall can contact Lynsey Elve, associate director, Global Corporate Communications, The Kraft Heinz Food Company, at lynsey.elve@kraftheinz.com or call the Kraft Heinz Food Company Consumer Hotline at 1-866-572-3806.
