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French Broad Chocolate Factory recalls french broad CHOCOLATE bette's bake sale: allergen risk

May 13, 2026 · French Broad Chocolate Factory Class I

Class IFDA’s highest-risk class: a reasonable probability that using or being exposed to the product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
Reason for the recallUndeclared 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.

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Recall at a glance

Recalling company
French Broad Chocolate Factory
Location
Asheville, NC
Reported by FDA
May 13, 2026
Recall started
April 23, 2026
Risk class
Class I
Status (latest data we have)
Terminated
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Category
Candy and chocolate
Reason type
Undeclared allergensLabeling and quality

Is my product affected?

Compare your product’s name, size and lot or date codes with the list below. A recall usually covers only specific codes.

  • 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
    Quantity: 34/2.5oz boxes, 400/5oz boxes, 53/10oz boxes
    Codes: 6-piece: Batch 260414 Best By Jun. 29 2026 & Batch 260417 Best By Jun. 30 2026 12-piece: Batch 260414 Best By Jun. 22 2026 & Batch 260417 Best By Jun. 30 2026 24-piece: Batch 260414 Best By Jun. 29 2026 & Batch 260417 Best By Jun. 30 2026

Where it was distributed

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

If you have this product, check the codes above. FDA recall notices often tell consumers to stop eating the product and to return it or throw it away. Follow the company’s instructions and the official FDA information, and if you are unsure, do not eat it. If someone becomes ill after eating a recalled food, contact a healthcare professional. See FDA’s recalls and safety alerts for company announcements.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

French Broad Chocolate Factory recalled 1 product, including 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….

Why was it recalled?

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.

What does Class I mean?

FDA’s highest-risk class: a reasonable probability that using or being exposed to the product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

Where was it sold or shipped?

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 should I do if I have this product?

Compare the product name, size and lot or date codes with the details on this page. FDA recall notices often tell you to stop eating the product and to return it or throw it away. Follow the company’s instructions and the official FDA information. If you are unsure, do not eat it.

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Sources

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