Harry and David of Medford, OR is recalling approximately 205 2 oz. bags of its Premium Kansas City Style Barbeque almonds because the bags may contain peanuts.

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Peanuts are not declared as ingredients, but the label includes the statement “May contain trace amounts of allergens not listed in the ingredients.”

This problem was discovered on April 10, 2012 when peanuts were found in bulk product shipped to Harry and David by a third party supplier.  However, no peanuts have been reported in bags of Harry & David Premium Kansas City Barbeque Almonds to date.

There have been no reports of adverse reactions.

People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to peanuts run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.   

Affected product was sold in the following states:  CA, CO, DE, MD, NC, NJ, NV, OH, OR, and VA under the Harry & David® brand in Harry and David stores only.

The recalled product was sold in 2 oz. bags with the Harry & David® Premium Kansas City Barbeque Almonds label. There is a “best by” date of 09/28/12 located on the lower section of the back of the bag.  The recalled bag also has the stock identifying number RSD234504 / HA3700195 printed on it. The bar code number for this product is 780994781986.  The lot codes for this product are ink jetted on the bag and begin with the digits “0682M” “0722M” and “0752M”.  These lots of product were sold beginning March 29, 2012.

The recalled product may be returned to any Harry and David retail store for a full refund.

For more information phone the Harry and David Customer Service division at 800-233-1101, 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. PST.