CINCINNATI (AP) -- The Kroger Co. said that it is recalling some containers of its Kroger Deluxe Chocolate Paradise Ice Cream that were sold in 17 states because it may contain tree nuts, a potential allergen, that were not listed on the label.

People who are allergic to tree nuts could have a serious or life-threatening reaction if they consumer the product.

The ice cream was sold in Kroger grocery stores in Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and West Virginia. It was also sold at Jay C, Food 4 Less, Hilander, Owen's, Pay Less and Scott's stores in Illinois and Indiana.

The product comes in a 48 oz. container with a Jan. 24 sell-by date with the following UPC Code: 11110 50712. It is the only sell-by date affected by this recall.

Customers should return the product to stores for a full refund or replacement.

For more information: Kroger's toll-free hotline at (800) 632-6900 or its web site which is listed below.