Chocolate Bars Recalled Across the U.S. After People Found Small Stones in Them

Sold at nearly 5,000 locations in the U.S. and online, Tony’s Chocolonely is that brightly wrapped chocolate bar with big bold font you’ve likely spotted on grocery store shelves. And while we love an eye-catching chocolate, we don’t love finding rocks in our candy bars! The company, which is based in the Netherlands and was founded to fight exploitation in the chocolate industry, just recalled two of its popular chocolate bars after people reported finding small stones in them.

What caused the recall?

Tony’s Chocolonely received 12 reports from people who found foreign objects in their chocolate bars. According to the U.S. press release, all of the reports were made outside the U.S. and Canada.

The chocolate bars in questions contain almonds, and the small stones likely made their way into the bars because of a problem with filtering during the almond harvesting and processing. Thankfully, there have been no chipped teeth so far: No one has reported injuries.

Where is Tony’s Chocolonely sold?

Tony’s chocolate bars are sold at stores across the country including Whole Foods, Target and Walmart, as well as online. The recalled bars were distributed nationwide beginning February 7 through March 24.

What chocolate is included in the recall?

Seven lots of two flavors of chocolate are part of this recall: Dark Almond Sea Salt and the Everything Bar. Check the lot codes, UPC numbers and best-by dates to make sure you don’t end up eating any of the recalled chocolate. Here’s what you’re looking for:

• Dark Almond Sea Salt, 6.35-ounce bar
  • Lot code 163094; best-by April 2, 2026; UPC 858010005641
  • Lot code 162634; best-by February 28, 2026; UPC 858010005641
  • Lot code M162634; best-by February 28, 2026; UPC 850011828908
• Everything Bar, 6.35-ounce bar
  • Lot code 4327; best-by November 22, 2025; UPC 850011828564
  • Lot code 4330; best-by November 25, 2025; UPC 850011828564
  • Lot code 4331; best-by November 26, 2025; UPC 850011828564
  • Lot code M4331; best-by November 26, 2025; UPC 850032676441

What should I do next?

If you have one (or a few) of the recalled bars, don’t eat them. Tony’s website says you can return them to the store where you purchased the chocolate for a refund or replacement. You can also fill out the recall form on Tony’s website or email the company for more information at [email protected].