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Kraft Foods Recalls Varieties Of Velveeta Shells & Cheese

DETROIT (WWJ) - Kraft Foods is voluntarily recalling three varieties of Velveeta Shells & Cheese Single Serve Microwaveable Cups with limited "best when used by" dates.

Kraft said they are making the recall as a precaution due to the possible presence of small, thin wire bristle pieces in the product. There have been no reports of consumer injuries or complaints.

Approximately 137,000 cases of the affected products were shipped to customers across the United States.

The following products are being recalled:

  • Velveeta Shells & Cheese Original Microwaveable Cups
    Best when used by: 16 MAY 2012
    UPC: 2100002322
  • Velveeta Shells & Cheese Original Four Pack Microwaveable Cups
    Best when used by: 24 APR 2012 to 16 MAY 2012
    UPC: 2100002339
  • Velveeta Shells & Cheese Made with 2% Milk Microwaveable Cups
    Best when used by: 25 MAR 2012 to 30 MAR 2012
    UPC: 2100002323
  • Velveeta Shells & Cheese Made with 2% Milk Four Pack Microwaveable Cups
    Best when used by: 29 MAR 2012 to 12 APR 2012
    UPC: 2100002946
  • Velveeta Rotini & Cheese Broccoli Microwaveable Cups
    Best when used by: 29 ARP 2012 to 14 MAY 2012
    UPC: 2100002318

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 at 1-800-308-1841.

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