Class III U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Willy Pete’s Chocolates Almond Despair chocolate bar recall: Potential or Undeclared Allergen - Almond

Recall published 10 months ago

Potential or Undeclared Allergen - Almond

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2 photos published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration with the recall notice.

The hazard: Undeclared peanuts or tree nuts

The product contains peanuts or tree nuts that the packaging never declared. If nobody in your home avoids peanuts or tree nuts, there is no health reason to throw it away — though the refund still stands.

What the notice says: Customers who have allergies or severe sensitivities to almonds run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume these products.

Why it matters: The label does not declare peanuts or tree nuts, so anyone who reads labels to avoid it has no way of knowing it is in there. For people without that allergy the product is safe to eat.

Symptoms and when to call a doctor

An undeclared allergen is a danger only to people allergic or intolerant to that ingredient. For everyone else the food is safe. Reactions range from an itchy mouth, hives, stomach cramps or vomiting through to anaphylaxis — swelling of the lips, tongue or throat, a tight chest, wheezing, a sudden drop in blood pressure or collapse. If anaphylaxis is suspected, use an epinephrine auto-injector straight away and call 911, even if the symptoms seem to settle, because a second wave can follow hours later.

This page is general information, not medical advice. If you feel unwell, a clinician who can see you is the only person able to judge your case.

Recall details

Recall number
H-0484-2026
Published
December 22, 2025
Risk level
Class III
Status
Terminated
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
Willy Pete’s Chocolates
Product type
Candy & chocolate
Units affected
54 units
Distribution
Connecticut, Massachusetts, South Carolina
Lot / code info
No additional coding. UPC Codes: 09872615
UPC codes
09872615
Reports of harm
No illnesses have been reported to date.

Products covered by this recall

Almond Despair chocolate bar

What the company announced

Recalled chocolate bars were distributed to stores in CT, MA, and SC

HARTFORD — The Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection Food and Standards Division (DCP) is warning the public that Willy Pete’s Chocolate Company LLC of Harwinton is recalling their Almond Despair chocolate bar due to undeclared almonds in the label’s ingredient statement. The ingredient statement incorrectly identifies macadamia nuts as present in the product.

Customers who have allergies or severe sensitivities to almonds run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume these products.

The Almond Despair chocolate bars are packaged in purple wrappers with a weight of 2 oz and UPC 0 987261 5.

The recalled chocolate bars were distributed to the following stores:

Curioporium: 168 Center St Suite 101, Southington, CT 06489

Puckerbutt Pepper Co.: 1376 Broadcloth St Suite 102, Fort Mill, SC 29715

Army Barracks: 30 Broadway, Saugus, MA 01906

No illnesses have been reported to date.

Consumers who purchased the affected chocolate bars from Willy Pete’s Chocolate Company LLC of are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 860-878-0302.

Consumers who would like to file a complaint with the Department of Consumer Protection can email [email protected] .

Reproduced from the company announcement posted on fda.gov. Links and contact forms in the original are not repeated here; the official notice below has them.

Check your product

The notice names 2 codes you can read straight off the package. Type the one printed on yours and the list below narrows to it.

UPC / barcode

Read the twelve digits under the barcode on the package.

  • 09872615

Package size

Match the net weight or the piece count on the front of the pack.

  • 2 oz

Codes are lifted verbatim from the FDA — Company recall announcements notice. A code that is missing here may still be covered — the official notice is the complete list.

What to do about Nuts

Willy Pete’s Chocolates — The product contains peanuts or tree nuts that the packaging never declared. If nobody in your home avoids peanuts or tree nuts, there is no health reason to throw it away — though the refund still stands.

  1. If anyone in your household avoids peanuts or tree nuts, stop serving the product immediately and check whether any was used in food already prepared.
  2. Tell anyone else who eats from your kitchen, including childminders, schools and anyone catering an event you contributed to.
  3. Keep the pack if you want a refund, or photograph the label and the lot code and then bin it. If nobody in the house avoids peanuts or tree nuts, you may simply eat it — the recall is about disclosure, not spoilage.
  4. Make sure the household epinephrine auto-injector is where it should be and in date, if someone here carries one.

Getting a refund without the pack

The commonest reason people skip the refund is that they have already thrown the item away. That rarely matters.

  • A photo of the label and lot code is accepted by most grocers, and so is a card statement line showing the purchase.
  • Store credit is often offered first. You can ask for the original payment method instead, and it is normally granted.
  • No photo either? Ask anyway. Grocery chains settle recall refunds at the service desk because disputing them costs more than paying them.
  • For a multi-pack or a case, ask for the full purchase price rather than a per-unit figure — the recall covers what you paid.

Remedy named in the notice: Consumers who purchased the affected chocolate bars from Willy Pete’s Chocolate Company LLC of are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Company contact: Willy Pete’s Chocolate Company LLC — Consumers: 860-878-0302

The official notice

This page summarises a notice published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The agency notice is the authoritative version — read it before you act, and treat it as the final word if anything here looks different.

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Questions people ask about this recall

Why was Willy Pete’s Chocolates candy & chocolate recalled?

Potential or Undeclared Allergen - Almond Customers who have allergies or severe sensitivities to almonds run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume these products.

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

Match the codes printed on your package against the notice: UPC 09872615. If the code on your package is not on that list, your unit is outside the recall.

What should I do with it right now?

If anyone in your household avoids peanuts or tree nuts, stop serving the product immediately and check whether any was used in food already prepared.

Can I get my money back?

The notice says: Consumers who purchased the affected chocolate bars from Willy Pete’s Chocolate Company LLC of are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Which states were affected?

The notice lists Connecticut, Massachusetts, South Carolina.

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