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‘Y’all just breathing it in’: Ohio woman buys Velveeta mac and cheese. Then she…
Two Ohio women opened several boxes of Velveeta mac and cheese and found moldy pasta inside, despite the boxes being sealed and not expired.
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Ohio Consumer Discovers Widespread Mold in Velveeta Mac and Cheese Boxes
Ohio, USA – A recent social media post by Ohio resident Elle Schmitz has brought to light a concerning issue regarding the popular Velveeta Shells & Cheese mac and cheese product. Schmitz shared a video documenting her discovery of widespread mold contamination in multiple boxes of the pasta, despite the products indicating a "Best When Used By" date of November 30, 2025. The video, which quickly garnered significant attention, shows Schmitz opening several Velveeta boxes, each revealing pasta shells covered in a visible layer of greenish-gray mold. "We went to open all of the boxes we bought, and, um, so clearly... what's going on?" Schmitz stated in her video, expressing clear dismay. She further elaborated on the inconvenience, adding, "We have no other food. All right. And, um, now we have no food." This incident has sparked discussions online about food safety standards and quality control within major food manufacturing companies. Consumers are urged to inspect food products carefully, even those within their expiration dates, and report any similar findings to manufacturers and relevant food safety authorities. The Velveeta brand has yet to issue a public statement regarding this specific incident.
