Chocolate Recall: Gearharts Fine Chocolates UPC 8 98111 00205 7
Gearharts Fine Chocolates, Inc. is recalling 4,703 pieces after a piece of finished product was found to contain broken glass. The affected units include 4 oz (UPC 8 98111 00205 7) and 8 oz (UPC 8 98111 00206) packages shipped to multiple states, with best-by dates Oct 1, 2026 through Oct 21, 2026. No corrective action is listed in the recall notice.
| Brand | Gearharts Fine Chocolates, Inc. |
|---|---|
| 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 | Foreign Object - Broken glass was found in a piece of finished product. |
| Severity | moderate |
| Units affected | 4703 |
| 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. |
| Agency | FDA |
WHAT YOU SHOULD DO
- Do not eat the recalled chocolate.
- If you have the affected 4 oz or 8 oz packages with best-by dates Oct 1–21, 2026, discard them or return to the place of purchase for a refund or replacement.
- Contact Gearharts Fine Chocolates at 243B Ridge McIntire Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22902 for instructions and further information.
How to identify the recalled item
| Lot / date codes | BEST BY OCT 1 2026 to BEST BY OCT 21 2026 |
|---|---|
| Lot / date codes | BEST BY OCT 1 2026 to BEST BY OCT 21 2026 |
These are the identifiers FDA published for this recall. Most recall notices list no UPC or model number at all — if the code on your item is not shown here, that does not mean the item is excluded. Check the official notice, or contact the company.
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