NEWS RELEASE
Contact: Cary Metz
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For Immediate Release
New World Pasta Recalls 'Pasta Ribbons' Packaged for Albertson's Private Label in California
Harrisburg, PA - September 18, 2001 -- New World Pasta Company, Harrisburg, Pa., is voluntarily recalling in California 366 cases of Pasta Ribbons packaged for Albertson's private label. This product contains egg yolks that are not listed on the product packaging as an ingredient. The pasta was manufactured by New World Pasta for sale and distribution in Albertson's California stores only.
Upon notification, Albertson's acted to immediately remove all affected product from its California stores, however it is possible some customers may have purchased the product prior to the recall. The product affected is packaged in 16 oz. bags marked with UPC number 41163 47343 and code dates of 'Best By Mar 29 03' or 'Best By Apr 27 03'. Consumers with packages of Albertson's Pasta Ribbons marked with the affected UPC number and code date are urged to return them to Albertson's for a full refund. This recall does not include other pasta products by Albertson's that have product names, UPC numbers or code dates which differ from that described above.
No illness or allergic reactions have been reported to date, although individuals with allergies to egg run the risk of serious or life threatening reaction if they consume this product. New World Pasta initiated the recall after discovering that product containing egg yolks was being sold in packaging that did not list egg yolks as an ingredient.
New World Pasta stated, "Our first priorities are our consumers, and the integrity of our products. Our partners at Albertson's share these priorities, and we appreciate their assistance in recovering this product."
Consumers with questions may contact New World Pasta Company at (888) 474-3114.
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