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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IIIRecall closedH-0484-2026/FDA enforcement
Willy Pete's Chocolate Company LLC·Food·Dec 22, 2025

Willy Pete's Chocolates Brand Almond Despair

What you need to know

Class III

  • What happened

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

  • Health risk

    The product is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. These recalls are often related to labeling or quality violations. Tree nuts such as almonds or walnuts were not declared, posing a risk to people with tree-nut allergy.

  • Action required

    Do not eat the product if you or someone in your household has a diagnosed allergy. Check the codes below, return it to the retailer for a refund, or dispose of it safely. Seek urgent care for signs of a severe allergic reaction.

Recall closed · classified by the FDAMA, SC, CTMore food

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameWilly Pete's Chocolate Company LLC
Recalling firmWilly Pete's Chocolate Company LLCHarwinton, CT, United States
UPC / barcodesNo UPC listed in the FDA enforcement record.
Lot / date codes
  • No additional coding. UPC Codes: 09872615
Distribution area
MASCCT

MA, SC, CT

United States

Quantity affected54 units
Recall initiationFDA report date: February 11, 2026
FDA recall numberH-0484-2026

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Willy Pete's Chocolate Company LLC initiated this food recall on December 22, 2025. The FDA enforcement report states: Almonds are not declared in the ingredient statement. Almond is included in description of product on front label. The FDA report lists distribution as: MA, SC, CT.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Almonds are not declared in the ingredient statement. Almond is included in description of product on front label.

Willy Pete's Chocolates Brand Almond Despair was made or distributed by Willy Pete's Chocolate Company LLC in Harwinton, CT, United States. This page reflects FDA report H-0484-2026, dated February 11, 2026.

Why this is a Class III recall

Class III means the product is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. These recalls are often related to labeling or quality violations. In this recall, an allergen that is present but missing or incorrect on the label can cause a serious reaction in allergic consumers.

FDA definition

The product is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. These recalls are often related to labeling or quality violations.

What to do now

  1. 1

    Stop using it

    Do not eat, drink or take the affected product.

  2. 2

    Check the codes

    Compare the lot and date codes against the table above.

  3. 3

    Return or discard

    Contact the retailer or recalling firm about a refund, and dispose of the product safely.

Consumer safety guide

Undeclared tree nuts

Symptoms to watch for

Hives, swelling, wheezing, digestive symptoms or anaphylaxis can occur in people with a tree-nut allergy.

When symptoms may appear

Reactions can begin within minutes to a few hours after eating the product.

Higher-risk groups

People with a diagnosed tree-nut allergy, especially children and anyone with a history of anaphylaxis.

What to do now

  1. 1Do not eat the product if you have a tree-nut allergy.
  2. 2Seek emergency care for breathing difficulty, throat swelling or other signs of anaphylaxis.
  3. 3Keep the packaging and contact the retailer or manufacturer about a refund.

This is general consumer safety information, not medical advice or a diagnosis. Follow the official recall notice and contact a healthcare professional if you have concerns about exposure or symptoms.

Frequently asked

Questions about this recall

What is the Willy Pete's Chocolates Brand Almond Despair recall?

Willy Pete's Chocolate Company LLC recalled Willy Pete's Chocolates Brand Almond Despair in an FDA Class III enforcement action reported as H-0484-2026. Almonds are not declared in the ingredient statement. Almond is included in description of product on front label.

What should I do if I bought this product?

Do not eat the product if you or someone in your household has a diagnosed allergy. Check the codes below, return it to the retailer for a refund, or dispose of it safely. Seek urgent care for signs of a severe allergic reaction. Do not eat the product if you have a tree-nut allergy. Seek emergency care for breathing difficulty, throat swelling or other signs of anaphylaxis. Keep the packaging and contact the retailer or manufacturer about a refund.

Is the Willy Pete's Chocolate Company LLC recall still active?

The FDA lists this recall as recall closed. It remains relevant if you still have the affected product or need to identify a historical recall.

Where can I verify this recall?

This page is normalized from the openFDA enforcement record H-0484-2026. You can verify it directly using the official source link on this page. VerifyRecall updates its index from public FDA enforcement data and does not replace advice from the FDA, the recalling firm or a healthcare professional.

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Record last synced from official openFDA enforcement data on November 14, 2026. Source record: official FDA notice.