PantryRecall

Willy Pete's Chocolate Company LLC recalls Willy Pete's Chocolates brand Almond Despair

Willy Pete's Chocolate Company LLC started this recall on December 22, 2025. The FDA classified it as Class III, the least serious category: eating the product is not likely to cause health problems, but it breaks labeling or manufacturing rules. It was distributed in 3 states. This recall is no longer considered active, but recalled products can stay in pantries and freezers for months.

Status
Closed / older
Recall started
December 22, 2025
Closed
February 25, 2026
Company
Willy Pete's Chocolate Company LLC
Classification
Class III (unlikely to cause health problems)
Where sold
Connecticut, Massachusetts, South Carolina
Quantity
54 units

Reason for recall (official wording)

Almonds are not declared in the ingredient statement. Almond is included in description of product on front label.

Recalled product (official wording)

  • Willy Pete's Chocolates brand Almond Despair; Dark Chocolate with Coconuts, Almonds, & Carolina Reapers; Ingredients: Sugar, Vegetable Oil, (Palm Kernel Oil & Hydrogentated Palm Kernel Oil), Cocoa Powder (processed with Alkali), Soy Lecithin (An Emulsifier), Whey Powder (Milk) & Salt. Coconut, Sugar, Water Propylene Glycol (Sustains Freshness), Salt, Sodium Metabisulfite (Preserves Whiteness). Macadamia nuts & Carolina Reaper Powder; Contains Milk and Soy. Tree Nuts. May contain traces of peanuts; UPC: 0 987261 5

Distribution

MA, SC, CT

What to do

Compare the brand, size, lot code and dates on your package with the details above. If they match, do not eat it. Throw it away or return it to the store. Contact a healthcare provider if you feel unwell. Step-by-step guide.

Source: FDA Enforcement Report (openFDA), event 98209.

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