• Kroger recalls ice cream sold in 17 states

    The Kroger Company is recalling select containers of Kroger Deluxe Chocolate Paradise Ice Cream sold in 17 states because it may contain tree nuts not listed on the label.
    June 14, 2010

    The Kroger Company is recalling select containers of Kroger Deluxe Chocolate Paradise Ice Cream sold in 17 states because it may contain tree nuts not listed on the label. Customers should return the product to stores for a refund or replacement.

    People who are allergic to tree nuts could have a serious or life-threatening reaction if they consume this product. For consumers who are not allergic to tree nuts, there is no safety issue with the product.

    The product was sold in Kroger stores in Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and West Virginia.

    This recall also includes Jay C, Food 4 Less, Hilander, Owen’s, Pay Less, and Scott’s stores in Illinois and Indiana. Other stores Kroger operates under different banner names are not included in this recall.

    The ice cream being recalled is:

    •Kroger Deluxe Chocolate Paradise Ice Cream sold in 48-ounce containers with a “sell by” date of Jan 24 11 under this UPC Code: 11110 50712. This is the only sell-by date affected by this recall.

    Consumers with questions about this recall may contact Kroger toll-free at (800) 632-6900. For more information, visit www.kroger.com/recalls.

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