Kroger has issued an expanded recall affecting household grocery items sold across 22 U.S. states, urging customers not to consume the products and to return them for a full refund. The recall covers a variety of items including bread, turkey bacon, and vodka seltzer variety packs .
🧾 Affected Products & Public Health Risks
- Lewis Bake Shop Artisan Style ½ Loaf (Hartford Bakery Inc.)
This bread was mislabelled and may contain undeclared hazelnuts, posing a serious risk to individuals with tree nut allergies. Reported in approximately 883 loaves sold in 12–18 states. While no severe reactions have occurred, one consumer noted digestive discomfort after consumption . - NABISCO Ritz Peanut Butter Sandwich Crackers (Mondelēz)
These were mislabeled as cheese crackers despite containing peanut butter. This mislabeling could be dangerous to those with nut allergies. The recall was issued voluntarily and no illnesses have been reported . - Oscar Mayer Turkey Bacon (Kraft Heinz)
Over 367,000 pounds of turkey bacon were recalled due to possible Listeria contamination. This type of contamination poses severe health risks, especially to pregnant women, the elderly, and individuals with weakened immune systems . - Vodka Seltzer Variety Packs
Included in the expanded recall, with details pointing to broader concerns across various food and beverage categories sold in Kroger stores .
📍 States Impacted
The recall spans 22 states, including but not necessarily limited to:
- Alabama
- Arkansas
- Georgia
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Michigan
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- North Carolina
- Ohio
- South Carolina
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Virginia
- Wisconsin
