French Broad Chocolate Factory recalls french broad CHOCOLATE bette's bake sale
French Broad Chocolate Factory started this recall on April 23, 2026. The FDA classified it as Class I, the most serious category: there is a reasonable chance that eating the product could cause serious health problems or death. The reason given is undeclared allergen. It was distributed in 41 states. This recall is no longer considered active, but recalled products can stay in pantries and freezers for months.
- Status
- Closed / older
- Recall started
- April 23, 2026
- Closed
- September 1, 2026
- Company
- French Broad Chocolate Factory
- Classification
- Class I (serious health risk)
- Where sold
- Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, North Carolina, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, West Virginia
- Quantity
- 34/2.5oz boxes, 400/5oz boxes, 53/10oz boxes
Reason for recall (official wording)
Undeclared nut allergen (walnut) due to mislabeling. The product's printed tasting guide incorrectly identifies the Walnut Fudge and Peach Cobbler flavor chocolates (bonbons). Consumers relying on the printed materials could mistakenly consume a nut-containing bonbon.
Recalled product (official wording)
- french broad CHOCOLATE bette's bake sale (a multi-flavor bonbon assortment). 6-piece NET WT. 2.5 OZ (70.75G); 12-piece NET WT. 5 OZ (141.75G); and 24-piece NET WT. 10 OZ (283.5G), French Broad Chocolate Crafted in Asheville, NC 28801, USA
Distribution
Product was shipped to the following states: AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI & WV.
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 98806.
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