Kroger ice cream recall
Kroger issued a recall on some of its packages of Deluxe Chocolate Paradise Ice Cream because it might contain tree nuts, a fact that was not disclosed on the label. The recall affects this product and its 48 ounce size, with a sell by date of Jan. 24, 2011. The sell by date is located under the UPC code on the package (the UPC code should read 11110 50712 on the recalled packages).
This recall affects ice cream sold by Kroger in the following states: Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and West Virginia.
The recall also affects the product sold in its affiliated stores Jay C, Food 4 Less, Hilander, Owen’s, Pay Less and Scott’s stores in Indiana and Illinois.
If you purchased the recalled Kroger Ice Cream you can get a refund of the purchase price at any Kroger or Kroger-affiliated store. Here is a phone number where you can contact the company with questions about the recall: 800-632-6900.
The reason for this recall by Kroger is because the ice cream could contain tree nuts. If you or your family members are not allergic to tree nuts there is no safety issue in eating the recalled ice cream. If you are allergic to tree nuts the fact that they exist in this product and it wasn’t disclosed can be a significant health risk. One of the most common food allergies around is an allergy to tree nuts. The physical reaction a person can have to exposure to tree nuts is significant, even if the person is only exposed to trace amounts of the product.
For more information about the Kroger Ice Cream recall you can also visit their website. Click here for a link to their page on recalls.