A chocolate recall involving French Broad Chocolates has raised a serious allergy warning for consumers who recently bought Bette’s Bake Sale Bonbon Collection. The Asheville, North Carolina-based company is recalling select 6-piece, 12-piece, and 24-piece boxes after discovering that walnuts were not properly identified in the product’s tasting guide.
The recall was announced by the company on April 23, 2026, and later posted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on April 24, 2026. The affected bonbons may pose a serious health risk to people with walnut or tree nut allergies, as one of the pieces containing walnuts was incorrectly described in the printed insert included with the box.
No illnesses or allergic reactions have been reported so far, but consumers with tree nut allergies are being urged not to eat the affected products.
Which French Broad Bonbons Are Affected?
The recall applies only to specific batches of French Broad Chocolate’s Bette’s Bake Sale Bonbon Collection. The recalled products were sold in paper boxes in three sizes:
- Bette’s Bake Sale 6-piece box, 2.5 oz
- Bette’s Bake Sale 12-piece box, 5 oz
- Bette’s Bake Sale 24-piece box, 10 oz
The affected batch numbers are 260414 and 260417. Consumers should check the batch and date codes carefully before consuming the product.
For the 6-piece box, the affected codes are Batch 260414 with a June 29, 2026 date and Batch 260417 with a June 30, 2026 date. For the 12-piece box, the affected codes are Batch 260414 with a June 22, 2026 date and Batch 260417 with a June 30, 2026 date. For the 24-piece box, the affected codes are Batch 260414 with a June 29, 2026 date and Batch 260417 with a June 30, 2026 date.
The products were distributed from April 14 through April 20, 2026. They were sold at French Broad Chocolates retail stores in Asheville, North Carolina, and through online orders placed on the company’s website.
The online distribution included customers in Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Washington DC, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and West Virginia.
Why the Recall Was Issued
The problem was not caused by foreign material or spoiled chocolate. Instead, the recall was triggered by a labeling mistake in the tasting notes insert that came with the bonbon collection.
According to the company announcement, the Walnut Fudge bonbon and the Peach Cobbler bonbon were switched in the guide. That means a customer using the printed insert to identify each chocolate could mistakenly eat the Walnut Fudge piece while believing it was Peach Cobbler.
This matters because the Walnut Fudge bonbon contains walnuts. Walnuts are tree nuts, and undeclared tree nuts can create a serious or even life-threatening risk for people with allergies.
The company said it became aware of the issue on April 20, 2026, after a French Broad Chocolates team member reported the labeling error. The recall is being conducted with the knowledge of the FDA. Consumers can also review current food safety notices through the FDA recalls, market withdrawals, and safety alerts page.
Why This Allergy Warning Is Important
Food allergies can be especially dangerous because consumers often rely on labels, inserts, and product guides to make quick decisions. In an assorted chocolate box, a tasting card is not just decorative; it helps buyers identify flavors and avoid ingredients they cannot safely consume.
That is what makes this recall important. The walnut-containing bonbon was inside the box, but the guide did not correctly identify it. For someone without a walnut allergy, this may seem like a minor packaging error. For someone with a severe tree nut allergy, it could lead to an emergency.
Symptoms of a tree nut allergic reaction can include itching, swelling, hives, stomach discomfort, breathing problems, dizziness, or anaphylaxis. Anyone who believes they may have had an allergic reaction after eating the product should seek medical attention immediately.
French Broad Chocolates has said no illnesses have been reported to date. Still, the company is advising consumers with tree nut allergies to return the recalled product for a refund or discard it.
What Customers Should Do Now
Anyone who recently purchased Bette’s Bake Sale Bonbon Collection should check the box size, batch number, and date code. The recall applies to 6-piece, 12-piece, and 24-piece boxes with batch numbers 260414 or 260417 and the listed June 2026 date codes.
Consumers who have a tree nut allergy, or who bought the product for someone with a tree nut allergy, should not eat the bonbons. The safest option is to stop using the product immediately.
Customers may return the recalled box to the place of purchase for a full refund. If returning the product is not possible, the company says consumers may discard it.
French Broad Chocolates has provided customer service support for recall-related questions. Consumers can call 828.252.4181 or email support@frenchbroadchocolates.com. The company said support is available between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. EST.
This recall is also a reminder for shoppers to pay close attention to batch codes during food safety alerts. Product names alone are not always enough, because recalls often apply only to specific production runs.
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