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French Broad Chocolates PBC has issued a voluntary nationwide recall of its Bette’s Bake Sale Bonbon Collection after a misprinted tasting insert failed to warn customers that one of the pieces contains walnuts. The Food and Drug Administration warned that “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.” This is the kind of mistake that can be harmless for most people but deadly for others — and it should not happen.
Recall details you need to know
The recall covers 6‑piece, 12‑piece, and 24‑piece boxed bonbons with batch numbers 260414 and 260417. Boxes carry “best by” dates ranging from June 22 to June 30 and were distributed between April 14 and April 20. Items were sold at French Broad Chocolates retail locations in Asheville, North Carolina, and were shipped online to customers in multiple states. The company and the FDA say no illnesses have been reported so far.
What went wrong: a labeling swap
Simple error, big risk
The problem was not rogue ingredients or secret additives. It was a misprint on the tasting‑notes insert. The Walnut Fudge bonbon, which contains walnuts, was incorrectly labeled as Peach Cobbler, and the two descriptions were swapped. A customer who trusts the insert could easily bite into a nut‑filled piece while thinking they’re eating a nut‑free flavor. French Broad Chocolates PBC was alerted to the error and announced the recall; the FDA posted the company’s notice as part of its routine recall listings.
Who is at risk and what to do
Anyone with a tree‑nut allergy should not eat these bonbons. The safe, sensible steps are to stop eating the product, return it to the place of purchase for a full refund, or discard it. Consumers with questions can contact the company at support@frenchbroadchocolates.com or by calling 828‑252‑4181 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. EST. Remember: tree nuts are one of the major allergens the FDA tracks because they can cause life‑threatening reactions.
A bit of common sense and better quality control
Companies should have checks to catch swapped labels before boxes leave the factory. A voluntary recall is the right move here, but it’s also a reminder that small mistakes can have big consequences. Regulators and businesses both have a role, but consumers must stay alert too. If you or a family member has a nut allergy, trust your instincts more than a tiny printed insert — and don’t be shy about demanding better accountability from food makers who want your money and your trust.
