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French Broad Chocolates — Dark Chocolate Products Salmonella Investigation
Last updated: 2026-04-20 · Source: GearVerify Atlas
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What this recall means for you
French Broad Chocolates, a craft chocolate maker based in Asheville NC, issued a voluntary recall and investigation for potential Salmonella contamination in dark chocolate bars and drinking chocolate products distributed across southeastern US retailers.
What to do next
- Check if you purchased French Broad Chocolates dark chocolate bars or drinking chocolate between July 2025 and September 2025
- Look for batch codes on the wrapper (format: FBC-YYYYMMDD-XXX) — affected batches start with FBC-20250701 through FBC-20250901
- Do not consume the chocolate even if it looks normal — Salmonella does not change appearance, taste, or smell
- Place the product in a sealed bag and dispose of it in the trash
- Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water after handling the recalled product
- If you have consumed the chocolate and experience fever, diarrhea, abdominal cramps, or vomiting within 72 hours, contact your doctor
- Contact French Broad Chocolates at their customer service number with batch code and purchase location for any questions
Recall data
| Brand | French Broad Chocolates |
|---|---|
| Deaths Reported | None reported |
| Primary Hazard | salmonella |
| Remedy | Consumers who have purchased the affected products should discard them or return them to the place of purchase for a refund. Contact French Broad Chocolates customer service with batch codes for inquiries. |
| Category | chocolate |
| Recall Date | Sep 5, 2025 |
| Record ID | FDA-2025-FED-00123 |
| Source | fda.gov |
| Last Updated | 2026-04-20 |
| Published | 2025-09-05 |
| Record ID | FDA-2025-FED-00123 |
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