The recall poses a serious risk to anyone with a nut allergy, with consumers being warned not to eat the affected products if they are allergic to hazelnuts.

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has issued an allergy alert following the labelling error, warning that the products could cause a reaction in people with a nut allergy.

The affected items carry best-before dates of June 21 and June 22, 2026, meaning some customers may still have the doughnuts at home.

Only products supplied from Krispy Kreme's Peterborough manufacturing site are affected by the recall. Doughnuts produced at the company's other locations are not included.

In a statement, Krispy Kreme said: "We are recalling our limited-time Pitch Perfect Doughnut because it may contain hazelnuts (nuts) which are not declared on the package or at point of sale."

The company added: "Affected products were sold in stores supplied from our Peterborough doughnut site."

Customers with a hazelnut allergy or intolerance are being advised not to consume the products under any circumstances.

Instead, they should return the affected doughnuts to the store where they were purchased to receive a full refund. Krispy Kreme said customers do not need to provide a receipt to claim their money back.

The company has also contacted relevant allergy support organisations to help spread awareness of the recall and ensure those at risk are informed.

Food recalls involving allergens are treated particularly seriously because even small amounts of an undeclared ingredient can trigger potentially severe reactions in people with allergies.

The FSA regularly issues allergy alerts when products pose a possible risk to consumers and urges affected shoppers to check recall notices carefully.