Chocolate recall over hidden allergen risk hits nationwide sales

Gourmet chocolate maker is recalling choose bonbon collections offered nationwide after a labeling error didn’t disclose the presence of walnuts, posing a doubtlessly life-threatening risk to some shoppers.

French Broad Chocolates PBC is recalling its Bette’s Bake Sale Bonbon Collection in six-piece, 12-piece and 24-piece bins because of the potential presence of undeclared walnuts, in accordance with an organization announcement printed by the Food and Drug Administration.

The recall applies to merchandise with batch numbers 260414 and 260417.

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“People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to walnuts run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products,” the corporate mentioned.

The merchandise had been distributed between April 14, 2026, and April 20, 2026, and had been offered in French Broad Chocolates retail shops in Asheville, North Carolinaand on-line to prospects in a number of states.

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Packaging for French Broad Chocolates’ Bette’s Bake Sale Bonbon Collection, which is topic to a recall resulting from undeclared walnuts. (FDA)

Affected merchandise embrace Bette’s Bake Sale Bonbon Collection in six-piece (2.5 oz.), 12-piece (5 oz.) and 24-piece (10 oz.) bins, with “best by” dates starting from June 22, 2026, to June 30, 2026, relying on the batch.

According to the corporate, the difficulty stems from a labeling error within the tasting notes insert that didn’t determine walnuts as a tree nut allergen. The Walnut Fudge bonbon, which incorporates walnuts, was incorrectly recognized within the printed tasting notes and was switched with the Peach Cobbler bonbon within the information.

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Incorrect tasting notes insert exhibiting the labeling error that misidentified bonbons containing walnuts, in accordance with the FDA-posted recall discover. (FDA)

The firm mentioned it was notified of the difficulty on April 20, 2026, by a group member. No sicknesses have been reported to this point, in accordance with the corporate.

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Consumers with a tree nut allergy who bought the merchandise are urged to return them to the place of buy for a full refund or discard them. Customers with questions can contact French Broad Chocolates customer support.