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Kraft Heinz Ready-To-Eat Lunchables Ham and American Cracker Stackers Product Recall 2016

Issued October 9, 2016Updated Reviewed by the Recall Watch editorial team

Kraft Heinz Recalls Ready-To-Eat Lunchables Ham and American Cracker Stackers Product Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens — recalled per USDA on 10/9/2016. Reason: Misbranding; Unreported Allergens.

Agency
USDA
Issued
Oct 9, 2016
Distribution
2 states
Allergens
wheat, soy
What to do right nowHigh risk

Steps to take for this recall

  1. Stop using it

    Take it out of rotation. Don't consume, wear, or operate.

  2. Verify the match

    Compare lot numbers, UPCs, and dates against your product.

  3. Return or dispose

    Follow the manufacturer's instructions to refund or safely dispose.

  4. Clean prep surfaces

    Wash any utensils, cutting boards, or containers that touched the product with hot soapy water.

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Verified summary of the official U.S. Department of Agriculture (FSIS) notice · Issued October 9, 2016 · Last synced Oct 22, 2026

What's recalled

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9, 2016 Kraft Heinz Company, a Fullerton, Calif. establishment, is recalling approximately 959 pounds of ready-to-eat Lunchables Ham and American Cracker Stackers packaged lunch products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens, the U.S. Department of Agricultures Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The product contains wheat and soy, known allergens, which are not declared on the product label. The ready-to-eat meat and cheese packaged lunch items were produced on September 21, 2016. The following products are subject to recall: [View Labels (PDF only)] 3.4-oz. boxes containing four-compartment plastic trays of Lunchables Ham and American Cracker Stackers, with a USE BY date of 25 DEC 2016 and production times ranging from 9:13 to 10:00 stamped on the side of the plastic container. The products subject to recall bear establishment number EST. 537K inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to retail locations in Utah and California. The problem was discovered on October 6, 2016, when the firm received a consumer complaint. There were no illnesses associated with the complaint. The establishment determined that the Lunchables Ham and American Cracker Stackers products were incorrectly labeled with the back label for a Nacho Lunchable product. The back label contains the product ingredient statements and as such, the Lunchables Ham and American Cracker Stackers products that were mislabeled do not declare wheat and soy on the label. There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of this product. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider. Consumers who have purchased this product are urged not to consume it. This product should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase. FSIS routinely conducts recall effectiveness checks to verify recalling firms notify their customers of the recall and that steps are taken to make certain that the product is no longer available to consumers. When available, the retail distribution list(s) will be posted on the FSIS website at www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls. Consumers with questions about the recall can contact the Kraft Heinz Consumer Relations Center, at 1-800-572-3877. Members of the media with questions about the recall can contact Lynne Gaila, Corporate Affairs Director, Kraft Heinz Company, at (847) 646-4396 or lynne.galia@kraftheinzcompany.com. Consumers with food safety questions can "Ask Karen," the FSIS virtual representative available 24 hours a day at AskKaren.gov or via smartphone at m.askkaren.gov. The toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline 1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674-6854) is available in English and Spanish and can be reached from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Eastern Time) Monday through Friday. Recorded food safety messages are available 24 hours a day. The online Electronic Consumer Complaint Monitoring System can be accessed 24 hours a day at: http://www.fsis.usda.gov/reportproblem.

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Undeclared allergen alert

This recall involves undeclared allergens not listed on the label:

wheatsoy

Why it was recalled

Misbranding; Unreported Allergens

Where was it sold
2 states

California, Utah

CAUT
Official noticefsis.usda.gov
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4 related — by brand, contaminant, and category

Frequently asked questions

Is the Kraft Heinz Recalls Ready-To-Eat Lunchables Ham and American Cracker Stackers Product Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens recall still active?

This recall has been marked as completed as of October 22, 2026. Check with the manufacturer for current status.

How do I know if my Kraft Heinz Recalls Ready-To-Eat Lunchables Ham and American Cracker Stackers Product Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens is affected?

All units of Kraft Heinz Recalls Ready-To-Eat Lunchables Ham and American Cracker Stackers Product Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens matching the description above are affected. California, Utah

What should I do if I have the recalled Kraft Heinz Recalls Ready-To-Eat Lunchables Ham and American Cracker Stackers Product Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens?

Do not consume or use this product. Return it to the store for a full refund, or dispose of it safely.