NEW JERSEY — More than 4,700 pieces of fine chocolates distributed in New Jersey and 16 other states have been recalled after broken glass was discovered in a finished product, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Gearharts Fine Chocolates Inc., based in Charlottesville, Virginia, voluntarily initiated the recall on Sept. 22, 2026, after a foreign object identified as broken glass was found in a piece of chocolate.
The recall affects 4,703 pieces of Gearharts Fine Chocolates sold in 4-ounce and 8-ounce packages. The affected products have best-by dates ranging from Oct. 1 through Oct. 21, 2026.
According to the FDA, the recalled products include:
- Gearharts Fine Chocolates, 4-ounce package: UPC 8 98111 00205 7
- Gearharts Fine Chocolates, 8-ounce package: UPC 8 98111 00206
The chocolates were distributed to 17 states, including New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, California, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Minnesota, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia and Washington.
On Oct. 16, the FDA classified the recall as Class II, meaning exposure to the recalled product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, while the probability of serious adverse health consequences is considered remote.
The recall remains ongoing, according to the FDA’s enforcement report. The agency listed the recall under identification number H-0096-2027 and event number 99944.
Consumers who have purchased the affected products should check the package size, UPC code and best-by date to determine whether their chocolates are included in the recall. Because broken glass may pose an injury risk, affected products should not be consumed.
Additional information about the recall is available through the FDA’s enforcement reports.
