If You Bought Prolon Almond & Cocoa Spread: FDA Allergy Alert for Undeclared Tree Nuts
If you’re shopping for pantry staples or keeping a backup jar of spreads on hand, take one quick minute to check an FDA allergy alert. L-Nutra issued an alert for Prolon brand Apulian Almond & Cocoa Spread because the product may contain undeclared tree nuts—specifically cashew, pistachio, and/or hazelnut.
Bottom line: If you or anyone in your household has a tree-nut allergy (cashew/pistachio/hazelnut), treat this as a do-not-eat jar unless you can confirm it is not the affected lot/expiration listed by FDA.
What to check in your pantry right now
According to the FDA notice, the affected item is:
- Product: Prolon brand Apulian Almond & Cocoa Spread
- Jar size: 8.47 oz (240 g)
- UPC: 850040360530
- Affected lot: L2755
- Expiration shown on jar cap: Jan 2, 2027
Where to look: Check the jar cap for the lot and expiration, and confirm the UPC and jar size match.
What to do if you/your household has the relevant tree-nut allergy
FDA’s consumer action is straightforward:
- Stop consuming the jar if it matches the identifiers above.
- Discard or follow the return/disposal instructions described in the FDA notice (the FDA alert includes the company’s consumer steps).
If your jar does not match the UPC/size and the listed lot + expiration, the alert does not apply to that specific jar based on the identifiers FDA provided—so you can move forward using your product only if it’s not the affected one.
How to verify your exact jar (without second-guessing)
Here’s a calm, practical way to check:
- Confirm the UPC: Look for UPC 850040360530.
- Confirm the jar size: It should be 8.47 oz (240 g).
- Check the lot code on the cap: Make sure it’s not L2755.
- Check the expiration on the cap: Make sure it’s not Jan 2, 2027 as shown in the FDA notice.
If all identifiers line up with the affected product, don’t take chances—pause use and follow the FDA notice instructions.
Pantry follow-up for families: reduce mix-ups and cross-contact risk
This alert is about undeclared allergens, so it’s worth doing a quick home “tree-nut exposure check” as part of your routine:
- Look for other opened/backup jars of the same or similar spreads.
- Use separate utensils for nut-containing foods vs. allergy-restricted foods (for example, avoid scooping with the same knife/spoon).
- Be consistent with how the jar is stored and handled—shared family serving practices can create accidental allergen cross-contact.
Stick to the action steps in the FDA notice for the specific affected jar, and use your household’s usual allergy-safety plan for anything else in the fridge or pantry.
Where to find the official instructions (and how to stay updated)
For the exact consumer actions and any return/disposal details, rely on the FDA Safety Alerts notice for L-Nutra’s Prolon brand Apulian Almond & Cocoa Spread. For general, reader-friendly recall handling guidance, FoodSafety.gov also explains what to do during a recall.
Next steps today: check the jar cap for lot L2755 and expiration Jan 2, 2027, confirm UPC 850040360530 and 8.47 oz (240 g). If your jar matches and you have a relevant tree-nut allergy, stop using and follow the FDA notice instructions.
