HARTFORD – The Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) Food and Standards Division is warning the public that Willy Pete’s Chocolate Company LLC of Harwinton is recalling their Almond Despair chocolate bar due to undeclared almonds. The ingredient statement incorrectly listed macadamia nuts instead of almonds.
Customers who have allergies or severe sensitivities to almonds run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume these products.
The Almond Despair chocolate bars are packaged in purple wrappers with a weight of 2 oz and UPC 0 987261 5.
The recalled chocolate bars were distributed to the following stores:
- Curioporium: 168 Center St Suite 101, Southington, CT 06489
- Army Barracks: 30 Broadway, Saugus, MA 01906
- Puckerbutt Pepper Co.: 1376 Broadcloth St Suite 102, Fort Mill, SC 29715
No illnesses have been reported to date.
Consumers who purchased the affected chocolate bars from Willy Pete’s Chocolate Company LLC are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Anyone with questions about the recall may contact the company at 860-878-0302 Consumers who would like to file a complaint with DCP’s Food and Standards Division can email DCP.FoodandStandards@ct.gov.