Class III U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Willy Pete's Chocolates brand Almond Despair recall: Almonds are not declared in the ingredient statement. Almond is included

Recall published 9 months ago

Almonds are not declared in the ingredient statement. Almond is included in description of product on front label.

The hazard: Food safety concern

This product was withdrawn on a food safety ground. The lot codes listed are what define the recall — identical packs from other runs are unaffected.

What the notice says: Almonds are not declared in the ingredient statement. Almond is included in description of product on front label.

Why it matters: The agency identified a problem with this product that made it unsafe or unfit to sell. The official summary above describes what it was.

Recall details

Recall number
H-0484-2026
Published
February 11, 2026
Risk level
Class III
Status
Terminated
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
Willy Pete's Chocolate Company LLC
Product type
Dairy
Units affected
54 units
Distribution
Connecticut, Massachusetts, South Carolina
Made in
United States
Lot / code info
No additional coding. UPC Codes: 09872615
UPC codes
09872615

Products covered by this recall

Willy Pete's Chocolates brand Almond Despair; Dark Chocolate with Coconuts, Almonds, & Carolina Reapers; Ingredients: Sugar, Vegetable Oil, (Palm Kernel Oil & Hydrogentated Palm Kernel Oil), Cocoa Powder (processed with Alkali), Soy Lecithin (An Emulsifier), Whey Powder (Milk) & Salt. Coconut, Sugar, Water Propylene Glycol (Sustains Freshness), Salt, Sodium Metabisulfite (Preserves Whiteness). Macadamia nuts & Carolina Reaper Powder; Contains Milk and Soy. Tree Nuts. May contain traces of peanuts; UPC: 0 987261 5

Check your product

The notice names 1 code 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

Codes are lifted verbatim from the FDA — Food & cosmetics enforcement notice. A code that is missing here may still be covered — the official notice is the complete list.

What to do about Food safety

Willy Pete's Chocolate Company LLC — This product was withdrawn on a food safety ground. The lot codes listed are what define the recall — identical packs from other runs are unaffected.

  1. Stop eating it and check the codes on your pack against the identifiers listed on this page.
  2. If anyone is unwell after eating it, call a clinician and mention the recall by name.
  3. Bag it and bin it, or return it to the store for a refund.
  4. Wash anything it touched, and clean the shelf it was stored on if the pack has leaked.

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.

Company contact: Willy Pete's Chocolate Company LLC — 25 Otto Dr, Harwinton, CT, 06791-1915

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 Chocolate Company LLC dairy recalled?

Almonds are not declared in the ingredient statement. Almond is included in description of product on front label. Almonds are not declared in the ingredient statement. Almond is included in description of product on front label.

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?

Stop eating it and check the codes on your pack against the identifiers listed on this page.

Can I get my money back?

A photo of the label and lot code is accepted by most grocers, and so is a card statement line showing the purchase.

Which states were affected?

The notice lists Connecticut, Massachusetts, South Carolina.

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