ProLon Almond & Cocoa Spread Recall: Undeclared Tree Nuts, One Allergic Reaction Reported

What Was Recalled?

If you have ProLon Apulian Almond & Cocoa Spread at home, don’t eat it until you check whether your jar is part of the recall. L-Nutra announced the recall on August 17, 2026.

One confirmed allergic reaction has been documented. L-Nutra says the cause of the undeclared allergens is still under investigation.

L-Nutra is a Culver City, California-based nutrition company founded in 2009. The company is best known for ProLon, its line of fasting-mimicking nutrition programs and foods developed from research led by company founder Dr. Valter Longo at the University of Southern California.

Which Products Are Affected?

The expiration date is January 2, 2027. The lot number is printed on the jar cap directly beneath the expiration date. No other lots are known to be affected at this time.

Why Was It Recalled?

Testing confirmed that the spread contained cashew, pistachio and hazelnut that were not declared on the label. Although almonds are identified in the product name, FDA labeling rules require the specific type of tree nut to be declared. People with an allergy or severe sensitivity to any of the undeclared nuts could have a serious or potentially life-threatening reaction.

The company has not disclosed how severe the reported allergic reaction was.

What Should Consumers Do?

• Stop eating the recalled product immediately.
• If you plan to return the product or report an incident, keep or photograph the packaging and lot information before disposing of it.

Refund, Replacement or Repair Information

L-Nutra is telling consumers to either discard the recalled spread or complete its recall response form to arrange a return.

The recall notice does not say whether a return results in a refund, replacement, store credit or other payment.

For return questions, or to ask whether any reimbursement is available, contact L-Nutra at 888-926-5370 or customerservice@l-nutra.com. Customer service is available Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Central time.

Where Was It Sold?

The recalled spread was distributed through ProLonLife.com, both as a direct purchase and inside certain ProLon product bundles.

The FDA notice does not provide a state-by-state distribution list.

What If You Already Ate It?

Food allergy symptoms can begin within minutes to a few hours after eating the allergen. They can include hives, swelling of the face or lips, vomiting, coughing, wheezing and dizziness. Difficulty breathing, throat swelling or loss of consciousness can signal a severe reaction and require emergency medical attention.

If you had a reaction, keep the jar if it is safe to do so, along with your order confirmation, medical records and receipts for related expenses. The recall notice does not address reimbursement for medical costs.

How to Report an Incident

Report an allergic reaction or other problem with the product to the FDA through its Safety Reporting Portal.

Include the product name, where and when you bought it, the lot and expiration information, what symptoms occurred and how soon they started.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a very small amount of the recalled spread trigger an allergic reaction?

Potentially. The amount of an allergen needed to trigger a reaction varies from person to person, so someone with a relevant tree nut allergy should not assume that a small taste is safe.

What if my jar is already open or partially eaten?

Opening the jar or eating part of it does not change whether the product is included in the recall.

Do I need to clean utensils or surfaces that touched the spread?

If someone in your household has a relevant tree nut allergy, thoroughly clean food-contact surfaces that touched the spread rather than simply wiping them down. FDA research using peanut, milk and egg allergens found that a full wash-rinse-sanitize-air-dry procedure was effective at allergen removal.

Should I throw away other ProLon products from the same order?

The recall notice does not identify other ProLon products as affected or instruct consumers to discard unrelated products from the same order.

About This Page

RecallRefunds.com is a consumer information site. We are not a recall administrator, a law firm, a government agency, or L-Nutra. This page summarizes a public product recall and is general information, not legal or medical advice. If you’re unsure whether your product is affected, compare the lot information on the jar with the official FDA recall notice.

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