Tony’s Chocolonely has issued a voluntary recall of two chocolate bars sold in the United States and Canada after several customers outside of North America reported finding small stones in the product.
The recall, which was announced on April 1 and posted by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on April 2, applies to specific lots of the brand’s 6.35-ounce Dark Almond Sea Salt Bar and Everything Bar.
Why It Matters
The recall relates to a physical contamination hazard, which is one of the most serious types of food safety concerns. The presence of hard materials such as stones in consumer food products can cause choking hazards or dental damage, especially in young children and the elderly.
What We Know
The recall applies to seven specific lot codes of the two chocolate bars and was initiated “in an abundance of caution” in response to 12 international consumer complaints.
As of April 2, neither Tony’s Chocolonely nor the FDA had reported any injuries or received any complaints in the United States or Canada.
The problem stems from stones that were not removed during third-party almond harvesting and processing, according to Tony’s Chocolonely.
“Whilst the chance of any individual product being affected is low, and we have not yet received any complaints in North America, we have decided to take this step in order to ensure the safety and satisfaction of Tony’s Chocolonely consumers,” according to the recall announcement issued by the business.
From February 7 to March 24, the affected bars were sold in retail stores and on the company’s website. Tony’s Chocolonely has confirmed that no additional products or lot codes are involved.
Everything Bar (Milk Chocolate with Caramel, Pretzel, Almond Nougat and Sea Salt), 6.35 oz
- Lot codes: 4327 (Best By 22-Nov-25), 4330 (25-Nov-25), 4331 (26-Nov-25), M4331 (26-Nov-25)
- UPC: 850011828564 and 850032676441
Dark Chocolate Almond Sea Salt Bar, 6.35 oz
- Lot codes: 163094 (Best By 2-Apr-26), 162634 (28-Feb-26), M162634 (28-Feb-26)
- UPC: 858010005641 and 850011828908
What People Are Saying
A spokesperson for Tony’s Chocolonely told Newsweek: “We are deeply sorry for having to issue this recall and for the inconvenience it will cause people who purchased these products.
“While the chances of a product being affected are low, we always prioritize the safety and satisfaction of our customers, which is why we have decided to recall these products.” We apologize to our customers and partners for the impact this will have.”
What Happens Next
Consumers who purchased products with these lot codes should not consume the chocolate. Instead, they should return it to the point of purchase for a refund or replacement, or dispose of it. Amazon customers can get their purchases refunded through the platform, according to the company.
Consumers can look for lot codes on product packaging, which are typically printed on the side of the bar and start with a “L” for standard items or a “M” for personalized ones, and visit the company’s recall page for more information.
