Krispy Kreme Announces Sudden Nationwide Donut Recall Due to Undisclosed Allergen Contamination
Washington D.C. – Krispy Kreme has issued an immediate recall of an unspecified quantity of its glazed donuts across all United States locations after a routine quality control audit revealed potential contamination with an undeclared allergen. The company confirmed the recall Tuesday morning in a joint statement with the Food and Drug Administration, stating that the affected products may contain traces of peanut protein not listed on packaging. Consumers are advised to discard any recently purchased donuts and monitor for allergic reactions. The recall impacts products distributed from January 10 to January 14. Krispy Kreme has not yet disclosed the total number of units affected or the specific cause of the contamination.