FDAFDA recall H-0096-2027 · Oct 28, 2026
Gearharts Fine Chocolates, Inc.: GEARHARTS FINE CHOCOLATES recall
Recall found
Product
GEARHARTS FINE CHOCOLATES Net Wt. 4oz UPC 8 98111 00205 7; Net Wt. 8oz UPC 8 98111 00206; Gearharts Fine Chocolates 243B Ridge McIntire Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22902
Reason for recall
Foreign Object - Broken glass was found in a piece of finished product.
What to do
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Recall details
- FDA classification
- Class II: use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the chance of serious problems is remote.
- Status
- Ongoing
- Codes, lots and dates
- BEST BY OCT 1 2026 to BEST BY OCT 21 2026
- Quantity
- 4,703 pieces
- Distribution
- Product was shipped to the following states: CA, CT, GA, IL, KY, MA, MD, ME, MN, NC, NJ, NY, OH, SC, TX, VA & WA.
- Recalling firm
- Gearharts Fine Chocolates, Inc., Charlottesville, VA
- Voluntary or mandated
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Recall started
- 2026-09-22
Source: openFDA enforcement record H-0096-2027 · search recall number H-0096-2027 in FDA's Enforcement Report.
Copied from the agency record without changes. Data as of Nov 3, 2026, 1:33 AM EST. The agency notice is the final word.
Kitchen safety shelf
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