Tony's Chocolonely Bars Recalled Over Hazardous Objects Found Inside Candy
It's a nice thing to treat yourself to a chocolate bar once in a while, but according to a new Food & Drug Administration (FDA) recall alert, some people who bought bars of Tony's Chocolonely found an extra "treat" inside that nobody should be eating. The recall affecting the popular chocolate bar brand -- which you might recognize from its brightly colored wrappers -- was issued by the FDA on April 2, 2025, and affects two Tony's Chocolonely products: the Tony's Chocolonely Everything Bar and Dark Almond Sea Salt Bar.
The voluntary recall was initiated after 12 people reported the presence of small stones in their chocolate bars, which are supposedly left over from improper filtering that happened during the almond harvesting and cleaning processes. Although the company says there have been no issues reported in North America yet, you should still be on the lookout, as the bars were sold nationwide via retailers and the Tony's Chocolonely website, making this a large food recall. Luckily, it doesn't impact the brand's Chocolate Pretzel Toffee flavor, which is the popular candy bar that isn't remotely overrated.
The two bars being recalled were distributed from February 7, 2025, to March 24, 2025, so any affected products purchased within that range should be checked. The chocolate bars are both 6.35 ounces and can be identified by their best by dates and lot numbers, which are printed on the narrow side of the bar's wrapping. The recalled Everything Bar will be lot numbers 4327, 4330, 4331, M4331, and ML4331 with best by dates of November 22, 25, or 26 of 2025. The affected Dark Almond Sea Salt Bars have lot numbers 163094, 162634, M162634, and ML162634 with best by dates of February 28, 2026, or April 2, 2026.
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If you have purchased one of the recalled chocolate bars, Tony's Chocolonely advises that you either dispose of the product or return it to the retailer that you purchased it at for a full refund or replacement. Chocolate bars purchased through online retailers like Amazon are also eligible for a refund or replacement. So far, no injuries or complications tied to the small stones found in the recalled bars have been reported. Small objects that are not edible, but are not too large or sharp, often pass through the digestive system without causing serious issues. So, this isn't likely to become one of the worst food recalls in U.S. history.
However, you should not risk consuming any of these recalled chocolate products, and if you have eaten some and are experiencing side effects such as pain and cramping or nausea, contact a health professional immediately. Unfortunately, a lot of people have been finding quite a few unwelcome additions in their treats recently, as Coca-Cola has also recalled cans that contained plastic, so it's best to be on alert for any issues with your food or drinks. If you have any further questions about this recall, consumers can contact Tony's Chocolonely by emailing the company at mailus@tonyschocolonely.com or by calling the help line at 503-388-5990.
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