Kroger Hazelnut Spread Recalled by Manufacturer

Posted by Aunt Char on October 22, 2009 under Uncategorized | Be the First to Comment

If you have bought any Kroger Hazelnut Spread, you should know that International Bazaar Inc. is voluntarily recalling a single lot of Kroger Hazelnut Spread. People who are allergic to peanuts may run the risk of a serious allergic reaction if they consume Kroger Hazelnut Spread.

The recall applies only to the 13 ounce Kroger Hazelnut Spread with a “Sell By March 2011″ date code. Approximately 65 cases were distributed to Kroger stores in as many as 16 states (Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and West Virginia).

Packed in Italy by Nutkao S.r.L., the company has received a complaint from 2 consumers in France that they had an allergic reaction after consuming spread from the same batch that was distributed under a different label. Testing revealed the product was found to contain trace amounts of peanuts.

The Company has not received any reports of illness or allergic reactions caused by consuming Kroger Hazelnut Spread and has issued the recall as a precautionary measure. Consumers who are not allergic to peanuts face no safety risk from Kroger Hazelnut Spread.

If you purchased Kroger Hazelnut Spread with a sell by date of March 2011 return it to any Kroger store for a refund. If you have any questions, you can call Jim Uryga at 937-278-3533 ext 102 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time, Monday through Friday.