Is there a recall on Velveeta cheese?

Velveeta, a processed cheese that some say would survive the apocalypse, is getting yanked off the shelves in 12 states for not having enough preservatives. Kraft Foods is recalling 260 cases of 32 oz. “original” flavor Velveeta from Wal-Mart stores because their sorbic acid levels are too low.

Which company recalled 130000 cases of Velveeta Shells & Cheese in 2011?

In September 2011, Kraft recalled over 130,000 cases of Velveeta Shells and Cheese microwaveable cups because of possible wire bristles in the cups.

Can Velveeta cause diarrhea?

Typically, symptoms start within 24 hours of eating the product and you have short-lived gastroenteritis with watery diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and sometimes fever.

Is there soy in Velveeta?

Amazingly, Velveeta, the poster child for processed food, contains no soy.

What happened Velveeta?

Frey named the product Velveeta, and in 1923, the Velveeta Cheese Company became its own corporation. It was successful for a while as its own company (which was based out of Monroe, NY), but in 1927, it was sold to Kraft Foods.

How long can you keep Velveeta cheese after expiration date?

6 months
The cheese is more of a processed cheese product, as we mentioned previously. It contains preservatives, which give it a rather long shelf life than it would have. Velveeta cheese can keep for up to 6 months unopened after the production date.

Does Kraft cheese have soy?

Another surprise for the “Wow, there’s really no soy in it!” category: Kraft Singles. Every American cheese that we’ve ever seen (especially at restaurants) has soybean oil in it. …

Does queso contain soy?

However, the Velveeta blocks used to make sports fans’ beloved queso are safe. “That’s because they contain soy, but soy is not listed in the ingredient line or in the allergen declaration on some packages,” a Kraft spokesperson said in an email to The Times.

Can you use Velveeta past the expiration date?

Sure enough after some on-line research, I found out you CAN use Velveeta well after it’s expiration date. Like any other cheese, just cut off the bad part. If you wrap it really well so no air gets to it, it should last for months.

Will expired Velveeta make you sick?

A friend of mine who makes fun of my Velveeta addiction told me not to worry, he said Velveeta is like a cockroach, you just can’t kill it. Sure enough after some on-line research, I found out you CAN use Velveeta well after it’s expiration date. Like any other cheese, just cut off the bad part.

Is there a recall on Velveeta Cheese?

The recalled boxes were sold in the U.S., Puerto Rico and some Caribbean and South American countries, the company said. Kraft, last year, recalled 1.2 million cases of cottage cheese products because they had been stored improperly and 260 cases of Velveeta cheese that did not have enough preservatives.

How many cases of Kraft Mac and cheese were recalled?

The Associated Press / The Associated Press Kraft Foods is recalling 242,000 cases of Kraft Macaroni and Cheese because some of the boxes may contain metal, the company said Tuesday. A company spokeswoman told NBC News that more than 6.5 million boxes were packed in the recalled cases.

What is the expiration date on Kraft Mac and cheese?

The recall only applies to the 7.25-ounce boxes of the original flavor with a “use by” date of September 18, 2015 through October 11, 2015, Kraft said. The boxes of possibly metallic mac and cheese will have a code of “C2” on the bottom, but the company said some of these boxes could be in multi-packs with varying codes.