Willy Pete's Chocolates brand Almond Despair

Willy Pete's Chocolate Company LLC has recalled Willy Pete's Chocolates brand Almond Despair, according to data published by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The recall was reported on February 11, 2026 and was initiated on December 22, 2025. It is classified as a Class III recall, which means using this product is not likely to cause health problems, but it breaks an FDA rule (for example, a labeling or packaging issue).

Below is a plain-English summary of what was recalled, why it was recalled, how to tell whether you have the affected product, and what steps you can take. For the complete and most current details, you can view the FDA record linked further down this page.

What was recalled?

This recall covers Willy Pete's Chocolates brand Almond Despair, with approximately 54 units affected. The company behind the recall is Willy Pete's Chocolate Company LLC, based in Harwinton, CT. The FDA describes the product as: “Willy Pete's Chocolates brand Almond Despair; Dark Chocolate with Coconuts, Almonds, & Carolina Reapers; Ingredients: Sugar, Vegetable Oil, (Palm Kernel Oil & Hydrogentated Palm Kernel Oil), Cocoa Powder (processed with Alkali), Soy Lecithin (An Emulsifier),…”

Why was Willy Pete's Chocolates brand Almond Despair recalled?

According to the FDA, the stated reason for the recall is: “Almonds are not declared in the ingredient statement. Almond is included in description of product on front label.” In plain terms, this recall relates to an undeclared ingredient or allergen.

An undeclared ingredient means a food contains something — often a major allergen such as milk, eggs, soy, wheat, peanuts, or tree nuts — that is not listed on the label. For most people this is not dangerous, but for someone with a food allergy or sensitivity it can trigger a serious reaction. Accurate labeling is required so that people can avoid ingredients they need to stay away from.

What should you do?

If you think you may have bought Willy Pete's Chocolates brand Almond Despair, compare it against the product description and identifying codes (No additional coding. UPC Codes: 09872615) before using it.

The general guidance for a matching product is to stop using it and follow the instructions in the official FDA recall notice, which may include a repair, replacement, refund, or safe disposal. When in doubt, contact Willy Pete's Chocolate Company LLC or your local health authority.

About this recall

This recall was distributed in CT. RecallRadar summarizes recall information from public FDA data to make it easier to understand. We are an independent service and are not affiliated with the FDA or any government agency, so please always refer to the official source for the authoritative record — and note the “last synced” date shown on this page, since recall details can change over time.