Willy Pete's Chocolates brand Almond Despair; Dark Chocolate with Coconuts, Almonds, & Carolina Reapers; Ingredients: Su
Summary
The FDA issued a Class III for Willy Pete's Chocolates brand Almond Despair; Dark Chocolate with Coconuts, Almo by Willy Pete's Chocolate Company LLC. Reason: Almonds are not declared in the ingredient statement. Almond is included in description of product on front label..
Details
Source
Food Recall
External ID
H-0484-2026
Action Date
2026-02-11
Status
Terminated
Category
food
Product Description
Willy Pete's Chocolates brand Almond Despair; Dark Chocolate with Coconuts, Almonds, & Carolina Reapers; Ingredients: Sugar, Vegetable Oil, (Palm Kernel Oil & Hydrogentated Palm Kernel Oil), Cocoa Powder (processed with Alkali), Soy Lecithin (An Emulsifier), Whey Powder (Milk) & Salt. Coconut, Sugar, Water Propylene Glycol (Sustains Freshness), Salt, Sodium Metabisulfite (Preserves Whiteness). Macadamia nuts & Carolina Reaper Powder; Contains Milk and Soy. Tree Nuts. May contain traces of peanuts; UPC: 0 987261 5
Lot/Code Info: No additional coding. UPC Codes: 09872615
Quantity Affected: 54 units
Reason for Recall
Almonds are not declared in the ingredient statement. Almond is included in description of product on front label.
Distribution
MA, SC, CT
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall Initiated: 2025-12-22
Company
Harwinton, CT
Context & Analysis
This is a Class III recall. Class III recalls involve products unlikely to cause adverse health consequences, but that violate FDA regulations.
This was one of 69 food recalls issued in the same week, part of 204 food-related FDA actions this month.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Class III recall?
A Class III recall involves products that are unlikely to cause adverse health effects but violate FDA labeling or manufacturing regulations.
What should I do if I have this product?
Stop using the product. Check the product against the specific lot numbers or identifiers listed in the recall. Contact the manufacturer (Willy Pete's Chocolate Company LLC) or your retailer for a refund or replacement. If you experienced adverse effects, report them to the FDA via MedWatch.
How often does Willy Pete's Chocolate Company LLC have FDA actions?
This is the only FDA action we have on record for Willy Pete's Chocolate Company LLC in our database.
Where can I find the official FDA record?
The official record is available on FDA.gov. Search for "H-0484-2026" on FDA.gov for the full record. You can also use the openFDA API to query this record programmatically.
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