Kroger Hazelnut Spread: Nutkao Urgent Food Recall Due to Undeclared Peanuts

International Bazaar Inc. a Dayton, Ohio firm is voluntarily recalling a single lot of “Kroger Hazelnut Spread”, packed in Italy by Nutkao S.r.L. The product has a March 2011 sell by date, is packaged in a plastic jar, contains 13 ounces of product and has a the UPC code 11110-87825.

Affected in Kroger stores located in Georgia, South Carolina, Alabama and Knoxville, Tennessee, Greater Memphis, TN, Arkansas, Mississippi and Western Kentucky North Carolina, Virginia, Eastern WV, Eastern Kentucky, SE Ohio, Greater Louisville (including Indiana), Lexington, and Nashville, TN, Texas and Louisiana; Peyton Southeast.

Reason: The product may contain PEANUTS and, if eaten, could result in severe allergic reactions in persons sensitive to PEANUTS.

Consumers who have purchased Kroger Hazelnut Spread with a sell by date of March 2011 may return it to any Kroger store for a refund. Consumers with questions may contact 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.