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Kraft Foods Voluntarily Recalls Three Varieties of Velveeta Shells & Cheese Microwaveable Cups

A recall has been issued due to the possible presence of small, thin wire bristle pieces.

Kraft Foods Global Inc. is voluntarily recalling three varieties of Velveeta Shells & Cheese Single Serve Microwaveable Cups with limited best-when-used-by dates as a precaution due to the possible presence of small, thin wire bristle pieces.

There have been no reports of consumer injuries or complaints. Kraft Foods is issuing this voluntary recall out of an abundance of caution.

Approximately 137,000 cases of the affected products were shipped to customers across the United States. The affected products were not distributed in Canada.  

The following products are being recalled:

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  • 2.39-ounce cups of Velveeta Shells & Cheese Original Microwaveable Cups with a best-when-used-by date of May 16, 2012, and UPC 2100002322.
  • Four-pack of the 2.39-ounce Velveeta Shells & Cheese Original Microwaveable Cups with a best-when-used-by date of April 24 to May 16, 2012, and UPC 2100002339.
  • 2.19-ounce cups of Velveeta Shells & Cheese Made with 2% Milk Microwaveable Cups with a best-when-used-by date of March 25 to March 30, 2012, and UPC 2100002323.
  • Four-pack of the 2.19-ounce cups of Velveeta Shells & Cheese Made with 2% Milk Microwaveable Cups with a best-when-used-by date of March 29 to April 12, 2012, and UPC 2100002946.
  • 2.44-ounce cups of the Velveeta Rotini & Cheese Broccoli Microwaveable Cups with a best-when-used-by date of April 29 to May 14, 2012, and UPC 2100002318.

Consumers can find the date on the bottom of the package.

No other best-when-used-by dates of Velveeta Shells & Cheese Single Serve Microwaveable Cups or any other Kraft Foods products are being recalled.

Consumers who purchased affected best-when-used-by dates of these products should not eat them. They should return them to the store of purchase for an exchange or full refund. Consumers also can contact Kraft Foods Consumer Relations Monday through Friday at 1-800-308-1841.

The affected products were manufactured in Champaign, Ill. and Lakeville, Minn.


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