Kenlake Foods Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Walnuts in Package CINCINNATI, Oct. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Kenlake Foods of Murray, Kentucky today recalled approximately 200 packages of 16-ounce Kroger Pecan Pieces because the package may contain walnut halves and pieces. Customers who are allergic or extremely sensitive to walnuts run the risk of severe or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product. The recalled Kroger Pecan Pieces have a "sell by" date of May 23 05 and were offered for sale in Kroger stores in Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina, Tennessee, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Missouri, Ohio, Kentucky, Arkansas, Mississippi, North Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, Louisiana and Texas. The recall also includes Dillon Stores in Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma; Baker's stores in Nebraska; Gerbes Stores in Missouri; Hilander stores in Illinois; Kessel stores in Michigan; and Owen's and Pay Less stores in Indiana. The recall also includes King Soopers, Fry's, and Smith's stores, as well as Food 4 Less Stores in the Chicago area. The product is being removed from store shelves immediately. Kroger has not received any complaints of illness related to the product. Customers should return this product to the store for a full refund. Customers who have questions may contact Kroger toll-free at (800) 632-6900. Headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, Kroger is one of the nation's largest retail grocery chains. At the end of the second quarter of fiscal 2004, the Company operated (either directly or through its subsidiaries) 2,530 supermarkets and multi-department stores in 32 states under two dozen banners including Kroger, Ralphs, Fred Meyer, Food 4 Less, King Soopers, Smith's, Fry's, Fry's Marketplace, Dillons, QFC and City Market. Kroger also operated (either directly or through subsidiaries, franchise agreements, or operating agreements) 792 convenience stores, 439 fine jewelry stores, 502 supermarket fuel centers and 42 food processing plants. For more information about Kroger, please visit our web site at http://www.kroger.com/ . DATASOURCE: The Kroger Co. CONTACT: Gary Rhodes of Kroger, +1-513-762-1304 Web site: http://www.kroger.com/

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