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Kraft Issues Recall for Undeclared Pistachios in Vanilla Flavor Jell-O Brand Sugar Free Fat Free Instant Pudding
Addition of Vanilla Flavor to Previous U.S. Recall
of Three Flavors from Three Code Dates
Contact:
Kathy Knuth
847-646-2666
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- Northfield, IL, April 18, 2005 -- Kraft Foods
of Northfield, IL, is recalling 1 oz. Vanilla flavor Jell-OBrand Sugar
Free Fat Free Reduced Calorie Instant Pudding & Pie Filling with the 05
MAR 07 D8 code date because the product may contain pistachio nuts which are
not listed in the ingredients in the package. People who have an allergy or
severe sensitivity to pistachio nuts run the risk of serious or life-threatening
allergic reactions if they consume these recalled products. No illnesses or
allergic reactions have been reported to date. The product was distributed
in the Midwestern United States.
This recall of the Vanilla flavor is in addition to the previous recall of Jell-O
Brand Sugar Free Fat Free Reduced Calorie Instant Pudding and Pie Filling
announced April 11, 2005, of 1 oz. White Chocolate with the 05 MAR 07 D8
and 06 MAR 07 D8 code dates, 1.4 oz. Chocolate with the 06 MAR 07 D8 code
date and 1.4 oz. Chocolate Fudge with the 07 MAR 07 D8 code date -- all
recalled because the products may contain undeclared pistachio nuts.
No other Jell-O products are part of the recall, and there is no
health risk for consumers who are not allergic to pistachio nuts.
Kraft estimates
that approximately 1,224 packages of the Vanilla flavor product were distributed
in the Midwestern United States. The "Best When Used
By" code dates are printed on the end flap for the recalled 1 oz. Vanilla
flavor Jell-OBrand Sugar Free Fat Free Reduced Calorie Instant
Pudding & Pie Filling with the 05 MAR 07 D8 code.
The company recently discovered that some of the Vanilla flavor had been
shipped and therefore expanded the previous recall to include the Vanilla flavor.
The company has taken steps to prevent a recurrence. No other Jell-O products
are part of the recall.
Consumers who purchased the recalled product may return the product to the
store where purchased for a full refund.
Consumers with questions about the recall should call 1- 800-323-4243 from
9:00 am EDT to 9:00 pm EDT, or visit the company's website at www.kraft.com/specialreport/Jell-O .
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