Please be advised that the following batches of KROGER VALUE SEMI SWEET CHOCOLATE CHIPS, UPC No. 1111086603 product bearing the OK Pareve kosher symbol distributed by KROGER VALUE STORES contain some DAIRY chips. .
KROGER VALUE SEMI SWEET CHOCOLATE CHIPS, UPC No. 1111086603
With a best by date of October 1, 2012 through December 4, 2012
Product has been recalled.
Barry Callebaut USA LLC is conducting a voluntary recall on its product sold by Kroger Stores under the brand "Kroger Value Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips", 12 oz., UPC Code is 11110–86603 as the product may contain undeclared milk protein.
All “Best By” dates ending in 2012 are affected by this voluntary recall.
The “Best By” date is found printed in black on the end of the back of the bag. The “Best By” date appears in the format “MONTH XX, 2012 (example: November 20, 2012).
The Kroger Value Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips subject to this recall were sold in Kroger-owned stores, including Kroger stores nation-wide; and Dillon’s and Gerbes stores in Kansas and Missouri; Baker’s stores in Nebraska; Jay C, Hilander, Owen’s, Pay Less and Scott’s stores in Illinois and Indiana; Fred Meyer, Fry’s, King Soopers, Smith’s, City Market, Foods Co., and Food 4 Less stores in California, Nevada, Nebraska, New Mexico, Illinois and Indiana (Chicago area).
This recall was necessary after several consumer complaints were received and it was determined that the packages of Kroger Value Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips may contain undeclared milk protein. The package ingredient label does not identify that the product may contain milk protein.
Consumers who have purchased Kroger Value Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips with the above indicated code dates may return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with any questions may contact Barry Callebaut USA LLC at 1-866-678-5231(9am - 7pm Eastern).
