French Broad Chocolates Warns Customers in 41 States to Throw Out Bette's Bake Sale Bonbon Collection
A major candy company is warning customers in 41 states not to consume some of its popular chocolates if they have a nut allergy. Customers with nut allergies are even advised to throw the chocolates out.
The recall notice affects French Broad Chocolates PBC's Bette's Bake Sale Bonbon Collection. The recall notice, which was issued in late April 2026, warns that the Asheville, NC, company is recalling the chocolates due to undeclared walnuts. The recall safety advisory was published on the website of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Which States Were French Broad Chocolates PBC Sold In?
According to the recall notice, 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 notice on the FDA's website says.
The recall notice also says:
- 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."
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)," added the advisory.
The FDA's summary lists the following information:
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.
The Candy Company Warned That Customers Might 'Mistakenly Consume a Nut-Containing Piece'
The company explained what happened in the notice.
"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," wrote the company.
"Please see photos of tasting notes and labeling for ease of identifying the product," added the company (see the photos here.)
Thankfully, the company noted that "no illnesses have been reported to date." Thus, the measure is being taken as a precautionary one.
"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," added the company.
"This recall is being made with the knowledge of the Food and Drug Administration," it noted.
This story was originally published by Men's Journal on Apr 29, 2026, where it first appeared in the News section. Add Men's Journal as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
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This story was originally published April 29, 2026 at 3:41 PM.