The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·96173·Announced 1996-07-26

Kraft Recalls Jell-O Chillers Sticks Due to Choking Hazard

Kraft is recalling approximately 678,000 sets of Jell-O Chillers Sticks because the plastic sticks may break and pose a choking hazard to young children.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a choking hazard to young children, which is a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Kraft Foods, Inc. is conducting a voluntary in-store recall and safety advisory for approximately 678,000 sets of Chillers Sticks distributed in connection with a Jell-O instant pudding promotion. The plastic sticks, which measure three inches long and are packaged in sets of six, may break, presenting a choking hazard to young children.

Kraft has received 71 reports of the Chillers Sticks breaking but is not aware of any injuries. The recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury. The sticks were distributed nationwide through an 800-number and supermarkets from early June through mid-July 1996 as part of a promotion for Jell-O pudding.

Consumers should immediately discard the Chillers Sticks. All Jell-O Instant Pudding mix is safe and is not affected by this recall. Jell-O Instant Pudding recipes can be prepared and consumed without the Chillers Sticks. For further information, consumers can call Kraft at (800) 433-9363.

The recalled product

Product
Kraft Foods Jell-O Chillers Sticks
Manufacturer
Kraft
Category
Food — Dessert Accessories
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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