The Kroger Co. is recalling another product because it contains flour possibly contaminated with peanut residue, a known allergen.
Kroger’s Deluxe S’mores Ice Cream in 48-ounce tubs is the latest product to be recalled by the nation’s second-largest grocery retailer. Kroger initiated the recall because Grain Craft recalled flour used in the ice cream after tests showed it had low levels of peanut residue. The recalled ice cream can be identified by the UPC number 0001111001399 and “Sell By May 20, 2017,” or “Sell By May 23, 2017,” date codes. “People who are allergic to peanuts could have a severe reaction if they consume this product. For consumers who are not allergic to peanuts, there is no safety issue with the product,” according to the recall notice on the Food and Drug Administration’s website. Kroger stores and other grocery store banners owned by Kroger have pulled the product. The Kroger Co. initiated its customer recall notification system to alert consumers who may have purchased the ice cream with messages on register receipts and with phone calls. Other grocery stores that received the recalled Kroger branded ice cream are: Dillons, Baker’s, Gerbes, Food 4 Less, Fred Meyer, Fry’s, JayC, King Soopers, City Market, QFC, Ralphs and Smith’s. The ice cream was distributed to stores in Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, North Carolina, Nebraska, New Mexico, Nevada, Ohio, Oregon, South Carolina, Tennessee, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, and Wyoming. A variety of foods are under recall because they contain the recalled Grain Craft flour. A list is available on the FDA website, but is has not been updated since June 19. (To sign up for a free subscription to Food Safety News, click here.)
