Chocolate Brand Recalls Products Across the U.S. — Details

The recall, made public on April 1, 2025, and published by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on April 2, 2025, concerns two products: the Tony’s Chocolonely Dark Chocolate Almond Sea Salt Bar and the Tony’s Chocolonely Everything Bar. Both bars weigh 180 grams, or 6.35 ounces.

The reason for the recall is the possible presence of small stones in the chocolate, which were not filtered out during a third-party almond harvesting and processing procedure.

The company received 12 reports from consumers who found small stones in the affected products. All of the complaints were made outside the United States and Canada. No injuries have been reported.

The recalled bars were distributed nationwide. They were available for purchase in retail stores across the U.S. as well as online at the company’s website, www.tonyschocolonely.com. Distribution of the affected products took place between February 7 and March 24, 2025.

The affected Tony’s Chocolonely Everything Bar includes four specific lot codes: 4327, 4330, 4331, and M4331. Lot 4327 has a best-before date of November 22, 2025.

Lot 4330 has a best-before date of November 25, 2025. Lot 4331 and M4331 both have best-before dates of November 26, 2025. The Universal Product Code (UPC) for lots 4327, 4330, and 4331 is 850011828564, while the UPC for lot M4331 is 850032676441.

The affected Tony’s Chocolonely Dark Chocolate Almond Sea Salt Bar includes three lot codes: 163094, 162634, and M162634.

Lot 163094 has a best-before date of April 2, 2026. Lots 162634 and M162634 both have best-before dates of February 28, 2026. The UPC for lots 163094 and 162634 is 858010005641, while the UPC for lot M162634 is 850011828908.

Consumers who have purchased any of the affected products and have not yet consumed them are advised not to eat the chocolate. Instead, they should return the product to the place of purchase for a refund or replacement, or dispose of the product safely.

Tony’s Chocolonely has provided detailed instructions for identifying the correct lot codes and how to submit a refund or replacement request on their website.

The company clarified that no other lot codes are included in this recall, and no other Tony’s Chocolonely products are affected.

This recall follows a broader trend in recent months, as other food brands have taken similar action to address safety concerns.

Just months earlier, a well-known granola bar company voluntarily recalled several of its products after discovering the potential presence of metal fragments, highlighting an ongoing industry focus on consumer safety and product quality.

MadeGood Foods announced a recall of certain granola bar products produced between January and November 2024 due to a potential contamination with a small, flat brush bristle. The FDA confirmed the recall on December 9, 2024, revealing that Riverside Natural Foods Inc. voluntarily withdrew specific batches due to the same issue.

According to the FDA, consuming the metal fragment could pose a safety risk. MadeGood stated that the issue has been addressed, and regulatory authorities have been informed. The company emphasized that the recall was initiated “out of an abundance of caution and commitment to the well-being of our valued customers.”

MadeGood reassured consumers that the risk is minimal, as only seven complaints were received out of hundreds of millions of bars sold, with no reported injuries. Customers are encouraged to check the Universal Product Codes (UPCs) and expiration dates of their products and return any affected items to the store for a full refund. The recalled products will be destroyed.

The FDA classified the recall as Class II, meaning consumption of the affected products may cause temporary or medically reversible health effects, with a low risk of serious harm. A full list of recalled products, including Chocolate Chip Granola Bars, Mixed Berry Granola Bars, Strawberry Granola Bars, Cookies & Crème Granola Bars, Chocolate Banana Granola Bars, and Chocolate Drizzled Birthday Cake Granola Bars, is available on MadeGood’s website.

Additionally, Chocolate Drizzled Cookie Crumble Granola Bars and Chocolate Drizzled Vanilla Granola Bars are included in the recall. MadeGood conducted an extensive investigation at its manufacturing facility, identified the issue, and implemented corrective measures to prevent recurrence. To date, 2,408,883 granola bar products have been recalled.

Customers seeking more information can visit the company’s website or call the MadeGood Consumer Hotline at 855-215-5695, available from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST. MadeGood products are sold across the U.S., Canada, and internationally, and the company is working with retailers to remove all recalled items from shelves.

Separately, the FDA also announced a recall of over 2,000 cases of chicken broth sold at Walmart in nine states. The affected product, labeled as “Great Value Chicken Broth, 48 oz.,” was recalled due to potential packaging failures that could compromise sterility, leading to spoilage. The impacted cartons have a “Best Used By” date of March 25, 2026, batch or lot code 98F09234, and UPCs 007874206684 (retail units) and 078742066844 (cases).

TreeHouse Foods Inc., the manufacturer, voluntarily recalled the product on December 11, 2024. The company distributed 2,023 cases to 242 Walmart stores in Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Louisiana, Missouri, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Texas. Walmart immediately removed the affected products from shelves upon notification.

A Walmart spokesperson stated, “The health and safety of our customers is always a top priority. As soon as we were made aware of the issue, we took action to remove all impacted products from select stores. We are continuing to work with the supplier to investigate.”

Walmart advised customers who purchased the product not to consume it and to dispose of it immediately. Additionally, customers could also request a full refund.