Go Backs
HomeCategoriesStatesCheck Your Home
Go Backs

Track product recalls and safety alerts from CPSC, FDA, NHTSA, and USDA. Stay informed and keep your family safe.

Browse

  • Categories
  • States
  • Check Your Home
  • Risk Levels

Agencies

  • CPSC
  • FDA Food
  • FDA Drug
  • FDA Device
  • FDA Veterinary
  • NHTSA
  • USDA

Company

  • About
  • FAQ
  • Contact
  • Terms of Service
  • Privacy Policy
Buy Me a Coffee

Recall data is sourced from official U.S. government agencies (CPSC, FDA, NHTSA, USDA) and processed using AI to improve readability. This site is not affiliated with or endorsed by any government agency. Always refer to the original agency notice for authoritative information.

© 2026 Go Backs. All rights reserved.

Low RiskFDA Food
Food & Beverages/Snacks & Confections

Willy Pete's Almond Despair Chocolates Recalled for Undeclared Almonds

Agency Publication Date: February 4, 2026
Share:
Sign in to monitor this recall

Summary

Willy Pete's Chocolate Company LLC is recalling 54 units of its 'Almond Despair' Dark Chocolate bars because the ingredient label fails to list almonds, even though almond is mentioned in the product name on the front of the package. This recall affects products sold in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and South Carolina. If you have an allergy or severe sensitivity to almonds, you should not consume this product. You should return the chocolate to the store where you bought it for a full refund or throw it away.

Risk

People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to almonds run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product. No illnesses or injuries have been reported to date.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your chocolate bar packaging for the brand 'Willy Pete's Chocolates' and the product name 'Almond Despair' (Dark Chocolate with Coconuts, Almonds, & Carolina Reapers).
  2. Verify the UPC code 09872615 located on the product packaging.
  3. Return the product to the place of purchase for a refund, throw it away, or contact Willy Pete's Chocolate Company LLC for further instructions.
  4. Call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) for additional questions.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

💰Option 1: Full Refund
How to: Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, or contact the manufacturer or supplier for further instructions
🗑️Option 2: Dispose of Product
How to: Throw the product away.

Affected Products

Product: Willy Pete's Chocolates brand Almond Despair; Dark Chocolate with Coconuts, Almonds, & Carolina Reapersby Willy Pete's Chocolates
Variants: Dark Chocolate, Coconut, Almond, Carolina Reaper Powder, Macadamia nuts
UPC Codes:
09872615

No additional coding provided beyond the UPC.

Product Images

“Almond Despair, Not so Joyous”

“Almond Despair, Not so Joyous”

“Back label, Ingredients”

“Back label, Ingredients”

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 98209
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: Willy Pete's Chocolate Company LLC
Sold By: Retailers in MA, SC, and CT
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 54 units
Distributed To: Massachusetts, South Carolina, Connecticut

AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: FDA iRES · FDA Press Release · Raw API Response

openFDA Disclaimer: This recall information is sourced from the openFDA API. Do not rely on openFDA to make decisions regarding medical care. While we make every effort to ensure that data is accurate, you should assume all results are unvalidated. Refer to the openFDA terms of service for more information.