A popular assortment of chocolate bonbons has been recalled across the United States due to a potential health risk for consumers with a walnut allergy. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the recall in a press release on Friday, issued by French Broad Chocolates PBC, based in Asheville, North Carolina. The company is recalling multiple lots of its Bette's Bake Sale Bonbon Collection because the product may contain undeclared walnuts, posing a risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions for individuals allergic to walnuts.
Reason for the Recall
The recall was initiated after a French Broad Chocolates team member discovered a labeling error in the product's tasting notes, which describe the ingredients and flavors of each bonbon. Specifically, the Walnut Fudge bonbon was incorrectly identified as Peach Cobbler. Consumers who read the box's guide could mistakenly consume a chocolate containing tree nuts, unaware of the allergen.
Affected Products and Distribution
The recalled chocolates are packaged in paper boxes and were distributed between April 14 and April 20, 2026. They were sold at French Broad Chocolates retail stores in Asheville, North Carolina, and online at frenchbroadchocolates.com to customers in 41 states, including Alabama, California, Illinois, Maryland, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, and Wyoming.
The affected products include:
- Bette's Bake Sale 6-piece: batch number 260414 with best-by date June 29, 2026, or batch number 260417 with best-by date June 30, 2026.
- 12-piece collection: batch number 260414 with best-by date June 22, 2026, or batch number 260417 with best-by date June 30, 2026.
- 24-piece chocolates: batch number 260414 with best-by date June 29, 2026, or batch number 260417 with best-by date June 30, 2026.
Consumer Advisory
Although no illnesses have been reported to date, consumers with a tree nut allergy are advised to discard the sweet treat immediately or contact the place of purchase for a full refund. Tree nuts are one of the nine major food allergens in the U.S., along with eggs, milk, soy, wheat, fish, crustacean shellfish, peanuts, and sesame. Allergic reactions can range from hives and lip swelling to severe, life-threatening anaphylaxis, which may involve fatal respiratory problems and shock.
Other Recent Recalls
This chocolate recall is part of a series of food safety issues. Earlier this week, Ferris Coffee & Nut Co. recalled a single lot of Frederik's by Meijer Vanilla Bourbon Trail Mix because it may contain undeclared wheat and soy, posing an allergy risk. The recall was initiated after the company discovered that wheat- and soy-containing chocolate-covered pretzel balls were placed in the trail mix bags instead of the listed bourbon-flavored caramels. The nine-ounce black bags were distributed to Meijer stores in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, and Wisconsin.
Last month, Wawa recalled a select lot of its 16-ounce pint beverages, including Lemon Iced Tea, Diet Lemon Iced Tea, Diet Lemonade, and Fruit Punch, due to an undeclared milk allergen. The impacted drinks were sold at Wawa stores in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, and Virginia.
