CLASS III Food recall · Reported 11 Feb 2026 · FDA Enforcement Report
Almond Despair recalled by Willy Pete's Chocolate Company
Willy Pete's Chocolate Company is recalling Almond Despair, distributed in Connecticut, Massachusetts, South Carolina. The recall was initiated on 22 Dec 2025 and the FDA has classified it as Class III.
Check your package
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
Recall details
- Recall number
- H-0484-2026
- FDA event ID
- 98209
- Recalling firm
- Willy Pete's Chocolate Company, Harwinton, CT
- Brand
- Pete's Chocolates
- Classification
- Class III
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 22 Dec 2025
- FDA classified
- 5 Feb 2026
- Reported
- 11 Feb 2026
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
- Reason category
- Undeclared Tree Nuts
- Product category
- Protein Powder
Timeline
| 22 Dec 2025 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 5 Feb 2026 | Classified by FDA | +45 days |
| 11 Feb 2026 | Published in enforcement report | +6 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Almonds are not declared in the ingredient statement. Almond is included in description of product on front label.
Product as listed by the FDA
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
Where it was distributed
MA, SC, CT
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Almonds are not declared in the ingredient statement. Almond is included in description of product on front label.
Which lots are affected?
No additional coding. UPC Codes: 09872615
Where was it sold?
MA, SC, CT
What should I do if I have it?
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
What does Class III mean?
Class III recalls are for products unlikely to cause any adverse health consequence, usually labelling or quality issues.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
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