French Broad Chocolates Recalls Bonbons for Undeclared Walnuts
Class I Recall — Most Serious
This is a Class I recall — the most serious type. Products covered by this recall may cause serious health consequences or death.
French Broad Chocolates PBC has issued a recall for its Bette’s Bake Sale Bonbon Collection due to undeclared walnuts. This recall affects 6-piece, 12-piece, and 24-piece boxes with batch numbers 260414 and 260417. Consumers with walnut allergies risk serious allergic reactions if they consume these products.
Products Affected:
- Bette’s Bake Sale 6-piece (2.5oz) - Batch 260414, 260417
- Bette’s Bake Sale 12-piece (5oz) - Batch 260414, 260417
- Bette’s Bake Sale 24-piece (10oz) - Batch 260414, 260417
The products were distributed between April 14 and April 20, 2026, through French Broad Chocolates retail stores in Asheville, NC, and online to multiple states including AL, CA, FL, and NY.
Reason for Recall:
The recall was initiated after a labeling error was discovered. The tasting notes included with the bonbons incorrectly identified the Walnut Fudge bonbon, which contains walnuts, potentially leading to accidental consumption by those with nut allergies.
Consumer Action:
Consumers with a tree nut allergy who purchased these products should return them to the place of purchase for a full refund or discard them. For further information, contact French Broad Chocolates Customer Service at 828.252.4181 or [email protected], available from 9am to 5pm EST.
No illnesses have been reported in connection with this recall. This recall is conducted with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Affected Products
| Product Name | Lot Number | Package Size |
|---|---|---|
| Bette’s Bake Sale 6 piece | Batch 260414 Jun 29 2026Batch 260417 Jun 30 2026 | 2.5oz |
| Bette’s Bake Sale 12 piece | Batch 260414 Jun 22 2026Batch 260417 Jun 30 2026 | 5oz |
| Bette’s Bake Sale 24 piece | Batch 260414 Jun 29 2026Batch 260417 Jun 30 2026 | 10 oz |