Nationwide Recall of Gourmet Chocolate Due to Undeclared Walnut Allergen
Chocolate sold nationwide recalled over undeclared allergen posing potential 'life-threatening' risk
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French Broad Chocolates PBC is recalling its Bette’s Bake Sale Bonbon Collection after a labeling error failed to disclose walnuts, posing a serious risk to consumers with walnut allergies. The affected products were sold nationwide and include various box sizes with specific batch numbers.
- 01Recall initiated due to undeclared walnuts in chocolate products.
- 02Affected products include six-piece, 12-piece, and 24-piece boxes.
- 03Products were sold nationwide between April 14-20, 2026.
- 04Consumers with walnut allergies are at risk of serious reactions.
- 05No illnesses reported so far.
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French Broad Chocolates PBC is recalling its Bette’s Bake Sale Bonbon Collection due to a labeling error that did not disclose the presence of walnuts, a known allergen. This recall affects products sold between April 14 and April 20, 2026, in six-piece, 12-piece, and 24-piece boxes. The affected products have batch numbers 260414 and 260417, with 'best by' dates ranging from June 22 to June 30, 2026. The company was alerted to the issue on April 20, 2026, but no illnesses have been reported. Consumers with walnut allergies are advised to return the products for a full refund or discard them. The company is addressing the labeling error that misidentified the Walnut Fudge bonbon, which contains walnuts, in the tasting notes.
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Consumers with walnut allergies could face serious health risks if they consume the affected chocolate products.
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