Chocolate Is Being Recalled Nationwide Due to Contamination—Here's What to Know
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Tony's Chocolonely Dark Chocolate Almond Sea Salt and Everything bars are recalled.
These chocolate bars were sold nationwide in the U.S. and Canada.
The recall follows consumer complaints of finding small stones in the product.There's an active recall on two types of chocolate bars sold across the U.S. and Canada, according to the Food and Drug Administration. This is due to a foreign matter contamination.
The brand impacted by this recall is Tony's Chocolonely, and the company is recalling its Dark Chocolate Almond Sea Salt and Everything Bar flavors. The 6.35-ounce recalled chocolate bars contain the following information printed on their packaging:
Tony's Chocolonely Dark Chocolate Almond Sea Salt: lot code 4327, 4330, 4331 or M4331, best-by date November 25, 2026, and UPC 850011828564 or 850032676441.
Tony's Chocolonely Everything Bar: lot code 163094, 162634 or M162634, best-by date February 28, 2026 or April 2, 2026, and UPC 858010005641 or 850011828908.
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Check your chocolate bars for this recall information, and if you have a recalled product on hand, dispose of it or return it to your place of purchase for a refund. The recall follows 12 consumer complaints of finding small stones in the chocolate, which the company explains is from being 'not filtered during third-party almond harvesting and the almond processing process.'
If you are experiencing any illness or injury after eating the recalled chocolate, consult with your doctor immediately. For questions about this recall, contact Tony's Chocolonely USA at 1-503-388-5990.
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