If you’ve got a Tony’s Chocolonely bar stashed for a mid-afternoon pick-me-up, you might want to check the wrapper—because the cult-favorite Dutch chocolate brand just issued a chocolate recall that’s giving new meaning to the phrase “rocky road.”
The company is recalling multiple batches of its Dark Almond Sea Salt and Everything Bar flavors due to foreign object contamination—specifically, small stones that made their way into the chocolate during the almond harvesting process.
Not ideal when you’re expecting crunchy almond and caramel bits and not, well, gravel.
The recalled products were sold online and in major U.S., Canadian, and UK supermarkets and food retailers. According to Tony’s Chocolonely, the issue stems from a packaging defect tied to a supply chain issue with one of their almond suppliers.
Translation: a manufacturing error in the ingredient prep—not at the chocolate factory itself, but enough of a quality control issue to trigger a widespread product safety warning.
What to look for
The chocolate bar recall affects seven lots distributed between February 7 and March 24, 2025. Here’s the breakdown of recalled batches:
Dark Almond Sea Salt (6.35 oz)
- Lot codes: 163094, 162634, M162634
- Best before: February 28, 2026
- UPCs: 850011828564, 850032676441
Everything Bar (6.35 oz)
- Lot codes: 4327, 4330, 4331, M4331
- Best before: November 22, 25, 26, 2025
- UPCs: 858010005641, 85001182890
Canada and UK lots also include additional codes not listed here, so double-check your wrapper if you’re overseas.
This confectionery recall spans multiple markets and has already triggered alerts from the Food Standards Agency and FDA.
What should you do?
Per the official food recall notice, anyone with an affected product should not consume it.
Instead, toss it or return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.
If you’ve already indulged and feel unwell, the brand recommends seeking medical advice—though no injuries or illnesses have been reported so far.
Tony’s Chocolonely says the odds of actually finding a contaminated bar are low, but the recall is a public health advisory taken out of “an abundance of caution.” Classic food safety language, but points for transparency.
In their own words: “We’d never kid about the quality of our products.”
An ethical chocolate brand with a bump in the supply chain
Known for its mission to create ethical chocolate free from slavery and exploitation, Tony’s has built a loyal fanbase on the strength of both its message and its milk chocolate, dark chocolate, and caramel sea salt offerings.
This food industry recall is a rare misstep for a brand that prides itself on doing things differently—including its unmistakable chunky bar design and colorful wrappers.
Still, this kind of product traceability hiccup is exactly why food regulation and risk management exist—especially in an era where consumer protection and food inspection are under the microscope.
Bottom line
If you’re holding onto a Tony’s Chocolonely bar with any of the lot numbers above, consider this your official chocolate safety alert.
If you’re looking to satisfy a sweet tooth in the meantime, maybe skip the hazelnut chocolate and opt for a safer snack while the company works through its quality assurance protocols.
And next time you break off a chunk of chocolate, maybe give it a once-over before biting in—just in case.
