FDA Recall: French Broad Bette's Bake Sale Bonbons – Undeclared Walnuts

French Broad Chocolate has voluntarily recalled select lots of its popular Bette’s Bake Sale Bonbon Collection after discovering that the tasting-notes insert fails to declare walnuts. People with a walnut allergy could suffer a serious or life-threatening reaction if they consume the Walnut Fudge bonbon.

Key Recall Details for French Broad Bette’s Bake Sale Bonbons

• Recalled Product: Bette’s Bake Sale Bonbon Collection (6-piece, 12-piece, 24-piece)
• Reason: Undeclared tree nut – walnut in the Walnut Fudge flavor
• Manufacturer: French Broad Chocolate Factory, Asheville, NC
• Announcement Date: April 23, 2026 (posted by FDA April 24, 2026)
• Lot Numbers: 260414 and 260417
• Illnesses Reported: None to date

Lot Codes, Box Sizes & Best-By Dates

Where French Broad Bonbons Were Distributed

The recalled boxes were sold:

• At French Broad Chocolates retail stores in Asheville, North Carolina
• Online at frenchbroadchocolates.com and shipped to 40 states and DC, including CA, FL, NY, TX, and WA (see FDA link above for the complete list)

What to Do if You Have the Recalled Bonbons

1. Locate the batch number (260414 or 260417) printed on the bottom of the box.
2. If you are allergic to walnuts, do not eat the bonbons.
3. Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, or discard it safely.
4. For assistance, call French Broad Chocolate Customer Service at 828-252-4181 (9 a.m.–5 p.m. EST) or email support@frenchbroadchocolates.com.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. Why are French Broad Bette’s Bake Sale Bonbons being recalled?

The tasting-notes insert left out walnuts, a major allergen, potentially exposing walnut-allergic consumers to risk.

2. Which batch numbers of French Broad Bette’s Bake Sale Bonbons are affected?

All box sizes in Batch 260414 and Batch 260417 are under recall.

3. Can I keep French Broad Bette’s Bake Sale Bonbons if I am not allergic to walnuts?

While the immediate hazard concerns walnut allergies, French Broad Chocolate requests that all customers return or discard the recalled lots.

4. How do I get a refund for French Broad Bette’s Bake Sale Bonbons?

Return the product to any French Broad Chocolates retail location or contact customer service to arrange a mail-back refund.

5. Have any illnesses been linked to French Broad Bette’s Bake Sale Bonbons?

No allergic reactions or illnesses had been reported as of April 24, 2026.

6. Does French Broad Chocolate make an allergen-free version of Bette’s Bake Sale Bonbons?

At this time, French Broad Chocolate does not offer a walnut-free version of the Bette’s Bake Sale assortment; check individual product pages for allergen statements.

7. Will future French Broad Bette’s Bake Sale Bonbons list walnuts correctly?

Yes. The company has updated its packaging inserts to clearly declare walnuts in the Walnut Fudge bonbon for all future production runs.