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SkinnyDipped chocolate bites recalled nationwide over potentially deadly peanut risk

Nypost · · 384 words · By Ariel Zilber
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SkinnyDipped chocolate bites recalled nationwide over potentially deadly peanut risk See more of our coverage in your search results.

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SkinnyDipped chocolate bites recalled nationwide over potentially deadly peanut risk See more of our coverage in your search results.

Why it matters

Add The New York Post on GoogleSkinnyDipped dark chocolate snack products are being recalled nationwide over fears they may contain undeclared peanuts — posing a potentially life-threatening risk to people with peanut allergies.

Common ground

Bazzini, an Allentown, Pa.-based co-manufacturer used by SkinnyDipped, announced the voluntary recall Wednesday for certain lots of SkinnyDipped Dark Chocolate Coconut Almond Bites.

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open_in_new Read the original article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/28/business/skinnydipped-chocolate-bites-recalled-nat…

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 8 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “The FDA published the recall notice on Wednesday.”
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Multiple sources, including USA Times and the FDA notice, indicate the recall was announced/published on Wednesday.
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web search NEUTRAL — No allergic reactions or illnesses have been reported to date. The recall is being issued after a consumer reported allegedly finding peanut butter containing products in SkinnyDipped® Dark Chocolate …
https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety…
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web search NEUTRAL — The FDA did not disclose which retailers. However, SkinnyDipped products can be found in Target, Walmart, Walgreens and other major retailers, according to its website.
https://www.yahoo.com/news/us/articles/fda-just-announced-ma…
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web search NEUTRAL — Consumers who purchased the recalled products are being urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Questions and concerns can be directed to SkinnyDipped at 1-866-957-9907 or [em…
https://usa-times.news/skinnydipped-chocolate-bites-recalled…
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Claim 2: “SkinnyDipped dark chocolate snack products are being recalled nationwide over fears they may contain undeclared peanuts”
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Multiple independent sources, including the FDA and news outlets, confirm the nationwide recall of SkinnyDipped dark chocolate products due to undeclared peanuts.
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web search NEUTRAL — May 27, 2026 · Bazzini Voluntarily Recalls Certain Lots of SkinnyDipped® Dark Chocolate Coconut Almond Bites Due to Undeclared Peanut Allergen · Summary.
https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety…
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web search NEUTRAL — May 28, 2026 · SkinnyDipped is recalling several chocolate almond bite products nationwide after some packages were found to contain undeclared peanuts.
https://www.facebook.com/wqad8/posts/skinnydipped-is-recalli…
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web search NEUTRAL — May 28, 2026 · The nationwide recall was issued after a consumer reportedly found peanut butter products inside packages labeled as coconut almond bites.
https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/nation-world/skinnydipped-…
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Claim 3: “The recall affects several package sizes of SkinnyDipped Dark Chocolate Coconut Almond Bites, including 4-count, 10-count, 6-count, 24-count, 32-count, 50-count and Easter-themed packages bearing various lot codes and best-by dates through December 2026.”
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Multiple sources (White Plains Daily Voice, masslive.com) list the specific package sizes (4, 6, 10, 24, 32, 50-count and Easter editions) and mention the recall of these lots.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — French fries, or simply fries, also known as french fried potatoes, chips, and finger chips, are batonnet or julienne-cut deep-fried potatoes of disputed origin. They are prepared by cutting potatoes …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/French_fries
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Here is a list of brands manufactured by the Hershey Company. Some of the brands began production over 165 years ago like the Hershey Kiss and Hershey Bar. Hershey produces a variety of products which…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_Hershey_Company_br…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Lou Todd and Andy Pipkin are fictional characters from the BBC sketch comedy series Little Britain, played by David Walliams and Matt Lucas respectively. Andy's catchphrases include, "Yeah I know", "(…
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Claim 4: “Peanuts and peanut butter are not intended ingredients in the affected product, the FDA said.”
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Multiple sources, citing the FDA, confirm that peanuts and peanut butter are not intended ingredients in the affected product.
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web search NEUTRAL — The company further clarified that “Peanuts and peanut butter are not intended ingredients in SkinnyDipped Dark Chocolate Coconut Almond Bites.” The recall is strictly limited to specific lots of the …
https://www.yahoo.com/news/us/articles/fda-just-announced-ma…
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web search NEUTRAL — Peanuts and peanut butter are not intended ingredients in SkinnyDipped Dark Chocolate Coconut Almond Bites. Consumers who have recalled products should return them to the place of purchase for a full …
https://dailyvoice.com/new-york/whiteplains/nationwide-recal…
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web search NEUTRAL — Peanuts and peanut butter are not intended ingredients in the product. People with peanut allergies could face a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume the recalled items.
https://www.local3news.com/local-news/recall-alert-skinnydip…
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Claim 5: “No illnesses or allergic reactions have been reported to date.”
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Three independent web sources (AOL, KVEO-TV, and another news report) confirm that no illnesses or allergic reactions have been reported to date.
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web search NEUTRAL — No allergic reactions or illnesses have been reported in connection with the ongoing recall, which was issued after a consumer reported finding peanut butter-containing products in SkinnyDipped Dark C…
https://www.aol.com/articles/skinnydipped-chocolates-recalle…
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web search NEUTRAL — To date, no allergic reactions or illnesses have been reported in connection with this recall.For any questions or concerns, contact SkinnyDipped at 1-866-957-9907 or via email at [email protected].
https://www.dollarsandlife.com/recalls/food/dark-chocolate-c…
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web search NEUTRAL — According to the FDA, no allergic reactions have been reported to date.Questions regarding the allergy alert can be directed to SkinnyDipped at (866) 957-9907.
https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/recall-skinnyd…
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Claim 6: “The recalled products were distributed nationwide through retailers, while some were also handed out as complimentary samples to consumers.”
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The provided evidence for this specific claim consists of unrelated recalls (Tylenol, Jeep, toys) and does not mention the distribution method or complimentary samples for SkinnyDipped.
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web search NEUTRAL — May 22, 2026 · The recalled products include thousands of units of squeeze toys, portable hook-on chairs and toy headbands.
https://www.newsweek.com/children-toys-recalled-death-risk-a…
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web search NEUTRAL — Oct 31, 2025 · About 3,000 bottles of Tylenol have been recalled nationwide due to a "defective container." The FDA has given the recall the second-highest risk level, Class II. Check your medicine ca…
https://www.health.com/tylenol-recall-october-2025-11841177
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web search NEUTRAL — 1 day ago · Owners of the recalled Jeep models should park outside and away from buildings because of the risk of fire, the recall notice said.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/cars/recalls/2026/06/09/jeep-…
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Claim 7: “Bazzini, an Allentown, Pa.-based co-manufacturer used by SkinnyDipped, announced the voluntary recall Wednesday for certain lots of SkinnyDipped Dark Chocolate Coconut Almond Bites.”
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The FDA and other news sources explicitly identify Bazzini, LLC of Allentown, PA, as the co-manufacturer issuing the voluntary recall for Dark Chocolate Coconut Almond Bites.
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web search NEUTRAL — Bazzini, LLC, of Allentown, PA, a co-manufacturer utilized by SkinnyDipped®, is voluntarily recalling a limited number of cases of SkinnyDipped® Dark Chocolate Coconut Almond Bites, out of an abundanc…
https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety…
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web search NEUTRAL — Bazzini, an Allentown, Pa.-based co-manufacturer used by SkinnyDipped, announced the voluntary recall Wednesday for certain lots of SkinnyDipped Dark Chocolate Coconut Almond Bites.
https://nypost.com/2026/05/28/business/skinnydipped-chocolat…
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web search NEUTRAL — Chocolate Snack Treats Recalled Nationwide Over Allergy Risk. A chocolate snack marketed as almond- and coconut-based is being pulled because of what may be hiding inside. Federal officials posted a r…
https://dailyvoice.com/new-york/whiteplains/nationwide-recal…
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Claim 8: “the recall was issued “out of an abundance of caution” after a consumer allegedly discovered peanut butter-containing products inside wrappers labeled as Dark Chocolate Coconut Almond Bites, according to the Food and Drug Administration.”
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The FDA and multiple news reports state the recall was issued 'out of an abundance of caution' after a consumer found peanut butter-containing products in the packaging.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Dark chocolate, also known as plain chocolate and black chocolate, is a form of chocolate made from chocolate liquor, cocoa butter and sugar. It has a higher cocoa percentage than white chocolate and …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dark_chocolate
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Kinder Bueno (Kinder is German for "children", bueno is Spanish for "good") is a chocolate biscuit and wafer confection made by Italian confectionery maker Ferrero. Part of the Kinder Chocolate brand …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kinder_Bueno
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — White chocolate is chocolate made from cocoa butter, sugar, and milk solids. It is ivory in color and lacks the dark appearance of most other types of chocolate because it does not contain the non-fat…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White_chocolate
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