North Carolina Firm Recalls Chocolates Products Due to Error in Tasting Notes

French Broad Chocolates PBC, Asheville, NC, is recalling Bette’s Bake Sale Bonbon Collection in 6pc, 12pc, and 24pc boxes with batch numbers 260414 and 260417 due to the potential to contain undeclared walnuts.   On April 20, 2026, the firm was notified by a French Broad Chocolates team member that there was a labeling error on our tasting notes insert that failed to name a tree nut allergen (walnuts).  The Walnut Fudge bonbon, which contains walnuts, is incorrectly identified in the printed tasting notes included with the product. The Walnut Fudge and Peach Cobbler bonbons are switched in the guide, which means a consumer relying on the printed materials could mistakenly consume a nut-containing piece.

Comment - The issue is that the tasting notes (the map for helping you determine which chocolate to eat first and avoid the less tasty ones*) was designed incorrectly, so the product containing walnuts could be mistaken for one not containing walnuts, the peach cobbler.   My guess is that someone with nut allergens is not buying a box of mixed chocolates anyway since it is likely that some small amount of allergen may be on the others.

*I would have been upset to get the peach cobbler instead of the walnut.   Many of you probably play chocolate roulette where you and others take turns choosing without the guide, seeing who gets the best chocolate.


https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/french-broad-chocolates-pbc-recalls-bettes-bake-sale-bonbons-due-undeclared-walnuts
French Broad Chocolates PBC Recalls Bette’s Bake Sale Bonbons Due to Undeclared Walnuts
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  April 23, 2026
FDA Publish Date:  April 24, 2026
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Undeclared Tree Nuts
Company Name:  French Broad Chocolate Factory
Brand Name:  French Broad Chocolate
Product Description:  Bette's Bake Sale Bonbon Collection in 6pc (2.5oz), 12pc (5oz), and 24pc (10oz) boxes

Company Announcement

ASHEVILLE, NC – April 23, 2026 – French Broad Chocolates PBC is recalling Bette’s Bake Sale Bonbon Collection in 6pc, 12pc, and 24pc boxes with batch numbers 260414 and 260417 due to the potential to contain undeclared walnuts. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to walnuts run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

The recalled products were distributed between April 14 and April 20, 2026. These products were packaged in paper boxes and sold in French Broad Chocolates retail stores located in Asheville, North Carolina and online at frenchbroadchocolates.com to the following states: AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, IL, IN, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI & WV.

Products affected are:
PRODUCT  SIZE  LOT/DATE CODES
Bette’s Bake Sale 6 piece  2.5oz  Batch 260414 Jun 29 2026  Batch 260417 Jun 30 2026
Bette’s Bake Sale 12 piece 5oz  Batch 260414 Jun 22 2026  Batch 260417 Jun 30 2026
Bette’s Bake Sale 24 piece  10 oz  Batch 260414 Jun 29 2026  Batch 260417 Jun 30 2026

On April 20, 2026, the firm was notified by a French Broad Chocolates team member that there was a labeling error on our tasting notes insert that failed to name a tree nut allergen (walnuts).

The Walnut Fudge bonbon, which contains walnuts, is incorrectly identified in the printed tasting notes included with the product. The Walnut Fudge and Peach Cobbler bonbons are switched in the guide, which means a consumer relying on the printed materials could mistakenly consume a nut-containing piece.

Please see photos of tasting notes and labeling for ease of identifying the product.

No illnesses have been reported to date.

Consumers with a tree nut allergy who have purchased these products are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund or they may discard the product. Consumers with questions may contact Customer Service at support@frenchbroadchocolates.com or 828.252.4181, between 9am and 5pm EST.

This recall is being made with the knowledge of the Food and Drug Administration.