cocoaradar.com understands that the first recall involved specific batches of the Dark Almond Sea Salt and Everything Bar varieties in the United States market. The company said the issue stems from the potential presence of small stones, traced back to inadequately filtered almonds during third-party processing.
It is reported that 12 consumers in the US have filed complaints with the Dutch chocolate manufacturer, triggering the decision to recall the compromised product. In a statement, it said: "While the chance of any individual product being affected is low, we have decided to take this step in order to ensure the safety and satisfaction of Tony’s Chocolonely consumers.”
This was followed days later by an Easter egg recall in Europe pertaining to specific batches of Large Hollow Milk Chocolate and Caramel Sea Salt Easter Eggs. The concern here is the possible presence of metal fragments. The source of this contamination has been identified and addressed, a spokesperson for Tony’s Chocolonely said.
While both recalls involve contamination issues, they are distinct incidents with different causes and affect separate products, cocoaradar.com understands. Tony’s Chocolonely uses premium Belgian chocolate in its products, and it is not sure which factory or factories were responsible for the contamination.
The Dutch ethical brand said it is collaborating with retailers and food authorities to ensure the removal of the impacted products from sale and distribution. Consumers are advised to return any affected items to the place of purchase for a refund or replacement.
Details of the Recall
The recall affects the following products distributed in the United States and Canada between February 7 and March 24, 2025:
• Dark Chocolate Almond Sea Salt Bar (6.35 oz):
• Lot codes: 163094, 162634, M162634 
• Best-before dates: February 28, 2026; April 2, 2026 
• UPCs: 858010005641, 850011828908 
• Everything Bar (6.35 oz):
• Lot codes: 4327, 4330, 4331, M4331 
• Best-before dates: November 22, 2025; November 25, 2025; November 26, 2025
• UPCs: 850011828564, 850032676441 
Tony’s Chocolonely has also issued a recall for specific batches of its chocolate bars and Easter eggs in Europe due to contamination concerns involving small stones and metal fragments.
European Recall Details:
• Dark Almond Sea Salt (180g) and Everything Bar (180g): Certain batches have been recalled because of potential small stone contamination traced back to insufficiently processed almonds from a supplier.
• Large Hollow Easter Eggs (Milk Chocolate and Caramel Sea Salt, 242g): Specific batches have been recalled due to possible metal fragment contamination.
The three products affected are the Dark Almond Sea Salt 180g and 90g bars and the Everything/Melk Karamel Amandel Noga Pretzel Zeezout 180g bar/Greatest Bits with specific lot codes:
NL: Dark Almond Sea Salt 180g – lot numbers 164152, 162729, WL162729, 163060, 163518
Dark Almond Sea Salt, 90g – lot number 4347
Melk karamel amandel noga pretzel zeezout, 180g – lot number 4333
UK: Dark Almond Sea Salt 180g – lot numbers 164078, 162633, 162614, PL162614, 163061
Everything bar, 180g – lot numbers 4331, 4332, 4333
DACH: Dark Almond Sea Salt 180g – lot numbers 164082,
Dark Almond Sea Salt, 90g – lot number 4347 and 4346
IL: Dark Almond Sea Salt 180g – lot number 163074
BE: Dark Almond Sea Salt 180g – lot number 163696
AU: Dark Almond Sea Salt 180g – lot number 162695
Denmark/Norway: Dark Almond Sea Salt 180g – lot numbers 163043, 162702
Greatest bits 180g – lot numbers 4326, 4327
A lot code is a unique identifier assigned to a specific batch or quantity of products manufactured under the same conditions, used for tracking and traceability. It is printed on the side of the bar starting with the letters L or LG.
Anthony Myers
In a statement on its website, Tony’s Chocolonely expressed regret over the incident and is collaborating with retailers and food authorities to ensure the removal of impacted products from sale and distribution. The company emphasizes its commitment to product quality and consumer safety.
According to the brand, the stones potentially made their way into the bars due to not being filtered out during third-party almond harvesting. It added: "The source of this issue has been identified and resolved. Tony's Chocolonely is working in partnership with retailers and food authorities who are in the process of removing impacted products from sale and distribution."
Sainsbury's Taste The Difference recall
Meanwhile, in a separate incident, Sainsbury’s supermarket in the UK has recalled its own-branded Taste the Difference Belgian Milk Chocolate Honeycomb Pretzel over concerns that it may contain pieces of metal.
