A popular assortment of chocolate bonbons has been recalled across the United States due to a potential health risk to consumers with a walnut allergy. The recall, announced in a Friday press release shared by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), involves French Broad Chocolates PBC, based in Asheville, North Carolina. The company is recalling multiple lots of its Bette's Bake Sale Bonbon Collection because it may contain undeclared walnuts, posing a risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions for individuals allergic to walnuts.
Details of 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. Consequently, 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 chocolate, packaged in paper boxes, was distributed between April 14 and April 20, 2026. They were sold in French Broad Chocolates retail stores located in Asheville, North Carolina, and online at frenchbroadchocolates.com to customers in 41 states. These states include Alabama, California, Illinois, Maryland, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, and Wyoming, among others.
- 6-piece collection: Batch numbers 260414 (best-by date June 29, 2026) or 260417 (best-by date June 30, 2026).
- 12-piece collection: Batch numbers 260414 (best-by date June 22, 2026) or 260417 (best-by date June 30, 2026).
- 24-piece collection: Batch numbers 260414 (best-by date June 29, 2026) or 260417 (best-by date June 30, 2026).
Consumer Advice
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 identified as one of the nine major food allergens in the United States, along with eggs, milk, soy, wheat, fish, crustacean shellfish, peanuts, and sesame. Allergic reactions to these foods can vary from hives and lip swelling to severe, life-threatening symptoms, often called anaphylaxis, which may involve fatal respiratory problems and shock.
Other Recent Recalls
This chocolate recall is part of a series of food safety issues affecting consumers. 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 for certain customers. 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 six states: Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, and Wisconsin.
Last month, Wawa recalled a select lot of its 16-ounce pint beverages from its brand, including Lemon Iced Tea, Diet Lemon Iced Tea, Diet Lemonade, and Fruit Punch. The impacted drinks, sold at Wawa stores in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, and Virginia, may contain an undeclared milk allergen, posing an allergy risk for certain consumers.
