Tony’s Chocolonely has announced the recall of certain batches of two chocolate bars in the UK and Ireland due to the possible presence of small stones. The company issued a statement on the recall and warned that this is not an April Fools’ joke.
To ensure the safety of consumers, the company is recalling certain batches of 180g Dark Almond Sea Salt and 180g All-purpose Energy Bars. Although the possibility of contamination is low, the company has decided to remove the affected products from the shelves.
Affected products:
Black Almond Sea Salt 180g
Batch codes: 162633, 162614, 163061
Best before dates: 28 February 2026 (162633, 162614), 2 April 2026 (163061)
All-purpose bars 180g
Batch codes: 4331, 4332, 4333
Best before dates: 26 November 2025 (4331), 27 November 2025 (4332), 28 November 2025 (4333)
No other Tony’s Chocolonely products are affected.
The brand is working with retailers and food safety authorities to remove the affected bars from shelves. Consumers who have purchased the recalled bars are advised not to consume them and return them to the place of purchase for a refund or replacement. For more details on how to check your batch number and request a refund, please visit: https://uk.tonyschocolonely.com/pages/recall-fo-intl-0325.
A spokesperson for Tony’s Chocolonely said:
We are deeply sorry for any inconvenience this recall may cause. While the likelihood of a product being affected is low, consumer safety is always our number one priority. We sincerely apologize to our customers and retail partners.
About Tony’s Chocolonely
Founded in 2005 by Dutch journalists, Tony’s Chocolonely investigates unethical cocoa sourcing practices and positions itself as a leader in ethical chocolate production. The company works directly with cocoa farmers in Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire to ensure fair pay and sustainable production methods. Tony’s Chocolonely is a B Corporation and Fairtrade certified brand committed to promoting a zero-exploitation cocoa industry.
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