Popular Almond Cocoa Spread Recalled Nationwide Over Undeclared Tree Nuts, Allergy Risk

The California-based nutri-technology company said it has so far logged one confirmed allergic reaction linked to the issue.

Rudy Blalock

Published: 8/18/2026, 9:34:58 AM EDT

Popular Almond Cocoa Spread Recalled Nationwide Over Undeclared Tree Nuts, Allergy Risk — Almonds in melted dark chocolate in a stock photo. (Shutterstock)

A popular almond-cocoa spread sold nationwide has been pulled from shelves after testing revealed it contained tree nut allergens not listed on its label.

Culver City, California-based L-Nutra is recalling its Prolon brand Apulian Almond & Cocoa Spread because the product contains undeclared cashew, pistachio, and hazelnut, the company said in an announcement posted by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

The spread was sold exclusively through L-Nutra's e-commerce platform, ProlonLife.com, either as a standalone purchase or as part of certain Prolon product bundles.

The affected product comes in 8.47-ounce glass jars bearing UPC 850040360530. Only one lot is implicated in the recall, numbered L2755, with an expiration date of Jan. 2, 2027, printed on the jar cap beneath the date code. L-Nutra said it is not currently aware of any other affected lots.

According to the company, the recall began after lab testing confirmed the presence of tree nut allergens that had not been disclosed on the product's packaging. The company said it has logged one confirmed allergic reaction linked to the issue so far. Investigators have not yet determined how the undeclared nuts ended up in the product.

Consuming the spread poses a serious danger to anyone with allergies or heightened sensitivity to cashews, pistachios, or hazelnuts, who could suffer a severe or life-threatening reaction.

Tree nut allergies occur when the immune system mistakenly identifies proteins in nuts as a threat and mounts a defensive response, according to the Cleveland Clinic. That response can trigger hives, vomiting, or swelling, and in severe cases can escalate into anaphylaxis—a life-threatening reaction that may cause airway swelling or a dangerous drop in blood pressure. Warning signs typically emerge within minutes to two hours of eating the allergen and can include skin reactions, digestive distress, throat tightness, wheezing, difficulty breathing, or lightheadedness.

The Cleveland Clinic also notes that reactions are unpredictable and can worsen with repeated exposure, meaning even someone who previously had only a mild reaction should not assume future exposures will be the same.

What Consumers Should Do

Anyone who purchased the recalled spread should stop eating it immediately and either throw it away or return it by filling out a short response form on L-Nutra's recall webpage. Consumers with questions can reach L-Nutra's customer service team by phone or email Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Central Time.

The Cleveland Clinic recommends that people with known tree nut allergies carry an epinephrine auto-injector at all times. The clinic also advises consumers to routinely check product labels, since U.S. law requires packaged foods to disclose whether they contain or may have contacted tree nuts.