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FDA Recalls Chocolate Bonbons Sold in 40 States
The FDA said the recall covers six-, 12- and 24-piece boxes after an employee found the Peach Cobbler and Walnut Fudge labels were swapped.
- On Friday, April 24, the Food and Drug Administration published a recall notice for French Broad Chocolates PBC's Bette's Bake Sale Bonbon Collection due to undeclared walnuts affecting six-, 12-, and 24-piece boxes.
- A team member discovered a labeling error on the tasting notes insert on April 20, 2026, where the Peach Cobbler and Walnut Fudge descriptions were mistakenly swapped, creating confusion about allergens.
- The recall specifically includes boxes with batch numbers 260414 and 260417, which the FDA warns may contain "undeclared walnuts" dangerous to people with "an allergy or severe sensitivity to walnuts."
- Fortunately, no illnesses have been reported to date; customers with tree nut allergies are "urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund, or they may discard the product."
- Tree nut allergies affect nearly 4 million Americans, making this recall significant for public health; consumers with questions can contact French Broad Chocolates customer service at 828-252-4181 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET.
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A major chocolate company has issued a nationwide recall for certain packages of its bonbon candies after a labeling error failed to disclose that it contained walnuts. The Food and Drug Administration warned that the undeclared allergen poses a risk of serious or even life-threatening reactions for individuals with tree nut allergies.
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