FDA Announces Recall of Willy Pete’s Chocolate Bars Due to Undeclared Almonds

Harwinton, Connecticut; December 24th, 2025

Federal food safety officials issued a recall notice this week after a Connecticut chocolate manufacturer identified an undeclared allergen in certain chocolate products distributed to consumers.

According to an official notice released by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Willy Pete’s Chocolate Company LLC, based in Harwinton, Connecticut, is voluntarily recalling specific chocolate bars after discovering that almonds were present in the products but not declared on the ingredient statement.

The FDA stated that the recall was initiated because almonds are a known allergen, and failure to list them on product labeling poses a serious health risk to individuals with almond allergies or severe sensitivities. Consumption of products containing undeclared allergens can result in allergic reactions ranging from mild symptoms to life-threatening anaphylaxis.

The affected products were identified during a review of labeling and ingredient information. The FDA did not report any illnesses or adverse reactions associated with the recalled chocolate bars at the time the notice was issued.

Willy Pete’s Chocolate Company LLC advised consumers who have purchased the affected products and who have an allergy or sensitivity to almonds not to consume the chocolate bars. The company is coordinating with the FDA to ensure the recalled items are removed from distribution and that corrective measures are taken to prevent recurrence.

The FDA emphasized that food manufacturers are legally required to clearly list major food allergens on product labels under federal law. Almonds are among the tree nuts that must be explicitly disclosed to protect consumers.

Consumers seeking additional information were directed by the FDA to contact the company directly regarding refunds or product replacement, though no further distribution details were provided in the federal notice.

The recall remains ongoing as the company and regulators continue monitoring the situation.

Sources

Primary First-Hand Sources

• U.S. FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION, official recall notice regarding Willy Pete’s Chocolate Company LLC chocolate bars containing undeclared almonds, December 2025