Gearharts Fine Chocolates Inc. of Charlottesville, Virginia, has recalled 4,703 pieces of its Gearharts Fine Chocolates after broken glass was found in a piece of finished product. The company voluntarily started the recall on Sept. 22, 2026, and the FDA classified it on Oct. 16, 2026. The recall is ongoing. Check your pantry and gift boxes, and protect your household and your wallet by knowing what to do before you eat.
What's Being Recalled?
Two package sizes are affected. The 4-oz Gearharts Fine Chocolates carry UPC 8 98111 00205 7. The 8-oz Gearharts Fine Chocolates carry UPC 8 98111 00206. Best-by dates run from Oct. 1 through Oct. 21, 2026. The sources list no separate lot code, so the UPC and best-by date are the identifiers to check. The chocolates were distributed to 17 states: New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, California, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Minnesota, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia and Washington. Specific retailers and pricing were not named. The FDA recall number is H-0096-2027, and the event number is 99944.
Why Was This Product Recalled?
Broken glass was found in a piece of finished product, which is a foreign object hazard. Eating glass may cause injury. The FDA rated this a Class II recall, meaning exposure may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, and the chance of serious consequences is remote. This is not a Class I recall. The recall notice does not establish that every recalled package contains glass. No injuries were mentioned in the reports reviewed.
What Should You Do?
Check the package size, UPC and best-by date on any Gearharts chocolates you have. Do not eat affected products. Some reports say consumers can return them to the place of purchase for a refund, but the company has not issued a press release, so no company contact information is available. Details are in the FDA enforcement report. If you are concerned about an injury or symptoms, contact your health care provider.