A chocolate manufacturer has recalled BonBon for undeclared nut content.
French Broad Chocolates PBC, based in North Carolina, is recalling Bates Bake Sale Bonbon Collection in 6-, 12- and 24-piece boxes due to undeclared nut content, according to a company recall published by the Food and Drug Administration on April 24. People who have nut allergies or sensitivities run the risk of serious or life-threatening reactions if they consume these chocolates.
French Broad Chocolates PBC was informed on April 20 by a team member about the labeling error. The labels of Walnut Fudge and Peach Cobbler Bonbons have been changed in printed guides, misleading consumers.
What are the recalled chocolates?
The recalled Bates Bake Sale Bonbon Collection were sold in 6-, 12- and 24-piece boxes with batch numbers “260414” and “260417”.
Product SizeLot/Date Code
Bates Bake Sale 6-Piece2.5 OzBatch 260414 / June 29, 2026; Batch 260417 / 30 June 2026
Bates Bake Sale 12-Piece5 ozBatch 260414 / June 22, 2026; Batch 260417 / 30 June 2026
Bates Bake Sale 24-Piece10 ozBatch 260414 / June 29, 2026; Batch 260417 / 30 June 2026
Any illness related to the recall?
At this time, no illnesses have been reported in connection with the recall.
When and where were the recalled chocolates sold?
The recalled Bates Bake Sale Bonbon Collections were sold between April 14-20, 2026, at retailers in Asheville, North Carolina, and online at frenchbroadchocolates.com in the following 40 states:
- alabama
- arkansas
- Arizona
- California
- colorado
- connecticut
- Washington DC
- delaware
- Florida
- Georgia
- Airport
- iowa
- Illinois
- Indiana
- kentucky
- louisiana
- Massachusetts
- maryland
- michigan
- minnesota
- missouri
- mississippi
- North Carolina
- nebraska
- new Hampshire
- new Jersey
- new york
- ohio
- oklahoma
- oregon
- pennsylvania
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- texas
- utah
- Virginia
- Vermont
- Washington
- wisconsin
- West Virginia
What to do if you purchased recalled chocolate?
According to the company’s recall, discard the chocolates immediately or return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Consumers with questions may contact French Broad Chocolates PBC Customer Service at (email protected) or 828-252-4181 between 9am and 5pm ET.