Tony’s Chocolonely has issued a recall for two of its chocolate products sold in North America and Canada due to the potential presence of small stones, rendering them unsafe for consumption. This precautionary measure comes in response to customer reports, although these complaints originated from outside the affected regions.
Importantly, there have been no documented injuries linked to these products, and the company is taking proactive steps to ensure the safety and satisfaction of its consumers.
Recall Information on Tony’s Chocolonely Products
The recall encompasses seven lots of two specific chocolate items: the Dark Almond Sea Salt Bar and the Everything Bar. The contamination is believed to have occurred due to inadequacies in third-party almond harvesting and processing. Tony’s Chocolonely learned about the issue through reports generated from customers beyond North America and Canada.
According to the company’s official statement:
“A limited number of consumers have reported finding small stones in the product not filtered during third-party almond harvesting and the almond processing process. 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 in an abundance of caution.”
As mentioned, there have been no injuries associated with these chocolate products at this time.
Identifying the Affected Products
The recall specifically targets 6.35 oz. packaging of the Dark Almond Sea Salt Bar and the Everything Bar, which were available in retail outlets across the United States as of February 7, 2025.
To determine if their product is included in the recall, customers should check the lot numbers on their packaging. Here are the affected lot numbers:
For the United States:
- Dark Almond Sea Salt 6.35 oz – lot numbers 163094, 162634, ML162634
- Everything Bar (milk chocolate with caramel, pretzel, almond nougat, and sea salt) 6.35 oz – lot numbers 4327, 4330, 4331, and ML4331.
For Canada:
- Dark Almond Sea Salt 180g – lot number 162697
- Everything Bar 180g – lot number 4332.
Steps for Affected Customers
Customers who find they possess any of the impacted products are advised against consuming them. Options include discarding the items or returning them to the point of purchase for a full refund or a replacement. The company recommended:
“Do you have a bar with the impacted lot number(s)? We advise you to please not eat the chocolate. Instead, we kindly ask you to return the product to the store where you bought it for a refund or replacement, or simply dispose of the product.”
For those who purchased the products online, they can complete a refund request form on the Tony’s Chocolonely website here.
About Tony’s Chocolonely
Founded in 2005 by Teun van de Keuken in Amsterdam, Tony’s Chocolonely is a renowned Dutch chocolate brand celebrated for its commitment to ethical practices within the cocoa industry. The company actively combats forced labor and poverty by offering farmers fair wages and nurturing strong partnerships.