The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·H-0399-2026·Announced 2026-01-21

Plant-based almondmilk chocolate bars recalled over undeclared hazelnut

Fran's Chocolates is recalling 112 units of Fran's PureBar Almondmilk Chocolate 46% Madagascar over undeclared hazelnut. The FDA has classified the action as Class I.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: Scored 5 because the FDA has classified this action as Class I, which the rubric maps directly to Critical.

Plain-English summary

Fran's PureBar Almondmilk Chocolate 46% Madagascar Plant-Based, net weight 1.1oz, UPC 7 49668 24280 2, is being recalled by Fran's Chocolates Ltd. The printed ingredients are sugar, cocoa butter, cocoa beans, almonds, sunflower lecithin and vanilla extract.

The reason given in the enforcement record is undeclared hazelnut.

The record lists 112 units, with no code information given. Distribution was in Colorado, Massachusetts, Nevada and Washington, and online at www.frans.com. The FDA has classified the action as Class I, its most serious category.

People with a tree nut allergy can have a serious reaction after eating a product containing hazelnut when the label does not declare it. Consumers who have this product should not eat it and should follow the retailer's return instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Fran s PureBar Almondmilk Chocolate 46% Madagascar Plant-Based, net wt. 1.1oz, UPC 7 49668 24280 2. Ingredients: Sugar, cocoa butter, cocoa beans, almonds, sunflower lecithin, vanilla extract. May contain traces of milk, peanuts and sesame. Fran's Chocolates, Ltd. Seattle, WA
Manufacturer
Fran's Chocolates Ltd
Hazard
  • undeclared-hazelnut
  • tree-nut
  • allergen
  • class-i

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • None

Distribution

Distributed in 4 states:

  • CO
  • MA
  • NV
  • WA