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Kraft mac and cheese recall: 6.5m packs of famous macaroni and cheese recalled after metal shards found in some boxes | |
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Kraft Foods has been forced to recall about 6.5 million packs of its macaroni and cheese – one of the company’s most famous products – due to the presence of metal bits in some boxes. | Kraft Foods has been forced to recall about 6.5 million packs of its macaroni and cheese – one of the company’s most famous products – due to the presence of metal bits in some boxes. |
The recall affects 7.25-ounce packs of the macaroni dinner that were sold as singles and in packages of three, four and five, according to a statement from Kraft. The affected packs have a “best-used by” date of between 18 September and 11 October and are marked with the identification number “C2”. | The recall affects 7.25-ounce packs of the macaroni dinner that were sold as singles and in packages of three, four and five, according to a statement from Kraft. The affected packs have a “best-used by” date of between 18 September and 11 October and are marked with the identification number “C2”. |
#Recall: Kraft recalls 6.5 million boxes of original Macaroni & Cheese due to metal pieces, http://t.co/y6ymkVXx9w pic.twitter.com/dp1MChneRC | #Recall: Kraft recalls 6.5 million boxes of original Macaroni & Cheese due to metal pieces, http://t.co/y6ymkVXx9w pic.twitter.com/dp1MChneRC |
Boxes that fall under the recall were sold in the US, Puerto Rico and some countries in the Caribbean and South America. Customers who purchased a recalled product have been asked to return it to the store for a full refund. | Boxes that fall under the recall were sold in the US, Puerto Rico and some countries in the Caribbean and South America. Customers who purchased a recalled product have been asked to return it to the store for a full refund. |
Kraft said it became aware of the metal bits in its macaroni from eight customer complaints, though no injuries have been reported. | Kraft said it became aware of the metal bits in its macaroni from eight customer complaints, though no injuries have been reported. |
Well I guess I won't be having a bowl of Kraft Macaroni and "SHARDS OF METAL" cheese for dinner tonight. Thanks recall. | Well I guess I won't be having a bowl of Kraft Macaroni and "SHARDS OF METAL" cheese for dinner tonight. Thanks recall. |
Kraft first introduced its iconic macaroni and cheese dinner in 1937, according to the company. | Kraft first introduced its iconic macaroni and cheese dinner in 1937, according to the company. |
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