A popular assortment of chocolate bonbons has been recalled over a potential health risk to consumers with a walnut allergy.
According to a Friday press release shared by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, French Broad Chocolates PBC, based in Asheville, North Carolina, is recalling multiple lots of its Bette’s Bake Sale Bonbon Collection because it may contain undeclared walnuts. The issue poses the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction for people who are allergic to walnuts.
The recall was issued 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. The Walnut Fudge bonbon was incorrectly identified as Peach Cobbler, and consumers who read the box’s guide could mistakenly eat a chocolate with tree nuts.
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, including Alabama, California, Illinois, Maryland, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont and Wyoming.
The affected chocolates include Bette’s Bake Sale 6-piece with either the batch number 260414 and the best-by date of June 29, 2026, or the batch number 260417 and best-by date of Jun 30, 2026.
The 12-piece collection of the product has either the batch number 260414 and best-by date of June 22, 2026, or the batch number 260417 and best-by date of June 30, 2026.
Meanwhile, the impacted 24-piece chocolates have either the batch number 260414 and best-by date of June 29, 2026, or the batch number 260417 and best-by date of June 30, 2026.
Although there haven’t been any illnesses reported to date, consumers with a tree nut allergy should 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 U.S., along with eggs, milk, soy, wheat, fish, Crustacean shellfish, peanuts and sesame. Allergic reactions to these nine foods vary but can range from hives and lip swelling to severe, life-threatening symptoms, often called anaphylaxis, that may involve fatal respiratory problems and shock.
The chocolate recall is just one of many issues to hit 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 Ferris Coffee & Nut Co. 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 of trail mix 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.
