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Yahoo
10-04-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
FDA: Popular Chocolate Bars Recalled Over ‘Small Stone' Contamination
Tony's Chocolonely is recalling seven different lots of chocolate bars after receiving complaints from customers who say they found stones in the candy. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued an alert, advising customers not to consume the product. Here's a list of affected product. Chocolate lovers may want to double-check their stash. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that Tony's Chocolonely Inc. has issued a voluntary recall of seven lots of their candies in both the U.S and Canada. The company shared the news on its website on April 1, 2025, after it said that it received 12 separate reports from outside the U.S. and Canada that customers claimed their chocolate bars contained small stones. If you believe you have impacted product, do not eat it. Tony's Chocolonely Inc. believes that the stones were a byproduct of the almond harvesting process. 'A limited number of consumers have reported finding small stones in the product not filtered during third-party almond harvesting and the almond processing process,' the company shared in a statement posted to its website. 'Whilst the chance of any individual product being affected is low, and we have not yet received any complaints in North America, we have decided to take this step in order to ensure the safety and satisfaction of Tony's Chocolonely consumers in an abundance of caution.' According to the FDA statement, which was shared just one day after the company's announcement, the recall involves two different products, including Tony's Chocolonely Everything Bar (which contains pretzel, almond nougat, caramel, and sea salt), featuring the following lot codes, best by dates, and UPCs: 4327, 22-Nov-25, 850011828564 4330, 25-Nove-25, 850011828564 4331, 26-Nov-25, 850011828564 M4331, 26-Nov-25, 850032676441 And, Tony's Chocolonely Dark Chocolate Almond Sea Salt, featuring the following lot codes, best by dates, and UPCs: 163094, 2-Apr-26, 858010005641 162634, 28-Feb-26, 858010005641 M162634, 28-Feb-26, 850011828908 These chocolate bars were sold throughout the U.S., both in brick-and-mortar stores as well as online through Tony's Chocolonely website and Amazon. The distribution dates range from Feb. 7, 2025 to Mar. 24, 2025. The company is advising customers who have the products at home to avoid eating the candy bars. Instead, Tony's Chocolonely is asking customers to return the chocolate bars to the place where they were purchased so that they can get a refund or replacement. Those not interested in a refund are asked to dispose of the chocolate bars instead. If you have any additional questions about the Tony's Chocolonely recall you reach out to the company directly by calling their U.S. offices at 503-388-5990. Customers are also being directed to visit the company's website for more information. You Might Also Like Can Apple Cider Vinegar Lead to Weight Loss? Bobbi Brown Shares Her Top Face-Transforming Makeup Tips for Women Over 50
NBC News
03-04-2025
- Business
- NBC News
Tony's Chocolonely issues recall after 'small stones' found in chocolate bars
Tony's Chocolonely Inc. issued a voluntarily recall after consumers complained of "small stones" in their chocolate bars, the company announced this week Seven lots of Tony's Dark Almond Sea Salt and Everything bars are named in the recall. Sold at popular retailers like Walmart and Target, the bars are being recalled both in the U.S. and Canada. "Whilst the chance of any individual product being affected is low, and we have not yet received any complaints in North America, we have decided to take this step in order to ensure the safety and satisfaction of Tony's Chocolonely consumers in an abundance of caution," the company said about the recall on its website Tuesday. According to the company, the bars were distributed between February 7 and March 24 and no other products were affected. No injuries have been reported yet. The small stones found were "not filtered during third-party almond harvesting and the almond processing process," Tony's Chocolonely said in a release. Recalled bars can be identified by the lot code printed on the side of the wrapper. Tony's Chocolonely Everything Bar (6.35 oz) Lot code 4327 (Best by Nov. 22, 2025) Lot code 4330 (Best by Nov. 25, 2025) Lot code 4331 (Best by Nov. 26, 2025) Lot code M4331 (Best by Nov. 26, 2025) Tony's Chocolonely Dark Chocolate Almond Sea Salt (6.35 oz) Lot code 163094 (Best by April 2, 2026) Lot code 162634 (Best by Feb. 28, 2026) Lot code M162634 (Best by Feb. 28, 2026) The company advises to "return the product to the store of purchase for a refund or replacement or dispose of the product."
Yahoo
02-04-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Chocolate Is Being Recalled Nationwide Due to Contamination—Here's What to Know
"Key Takeaways" 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 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. Related: Trader Joe's Just Recalled a Popular Salad Dressing—Here's What to Know 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. Related: Over 210,000 Pounds of Liquid Egg Products Recalled Due to Contamination Read the original article on EATINGWELL
