Several chocolate bars sold in Montreal just got recalled right before Easter
<img src="https://www.mtlblog.com/media-library/bonneau-chcocolate-bars-right-the-inside-of-a-montreal-chocolate-business-ahead-of-easter.jpg?id=59910849&width=1200&height=800&coordinates=96%2C0%2C96%2C0"/><br/><br/><p>If you've already stocked up on chocolate for Easter, it might be worth double-checking your stash.</p><p>The <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/tag/mapaq-fines" target="_blank">Quebec Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)</a> issued a recall notice on April 11, 2025, for a series of chocolate bars sold in Montreal that could pose a health risk for people with allergies or intolerances to wheat or milk — as well as those with celiac disease.</p><p>The affected items were sold exclusively at Chocolaterie Bonneau, located at 69 Fleury Street West in Montreal. The bars were sold at room temperature in clear packaging with a cardboard label. The problem? Some of them may contain undeclared wheat or milk, meaning these allergens weren't listed on the label.</p><p class="shortcode-media shortcode-media-rebelmouse-image">
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<small class="image-media media-caption" placeholder="Add Photo Caption...">Ten varieties of chocolate bars from Chocolaterie Bonneau are being recalled.</small><small class="image-media media-photo-credit" placeholder="Add Photo Credit..."><a href="https://www.quebec.ca/nouvelles/actualites/details/presence-non-declaree-de-ble-et-de-lait-dans-diverses-tablettes-de-chocolat-preparees-et-vendues-par-lentreprise-chocolaterie-bonneau-inc-62194" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">MAPAQ</a></small></p><p>In total, 10 types of chocolate bars are included in the recall. According to MAPAQ, any of the following may contain milk even if it's not indicated on the packaging:</p> <ul> <li> Amande</li> <li> Café du Kenya</li> <li> Écorces d'orange</li> <li> Noisette</li> <li> Éclats de fève de cacao</li> <li> Fleur de sel</li> <li> Pacane</li> <li> Pistache</li> </ul> <p>Two other products are flagged for potentially containing wheat:</p> <ul> <li> Perles craquantes chocolat au lait (milk chocolate crispy pearls)</li> <li> Perles craquantes 66% cacao (dark chocolate crispy pearls), which may contain both wheat and milk</li> </ul> <p>No illnesses have been reported, but MAPAQ urges anyone with sensitivities to avoid consuming these products. If you have one at home, you're advised to either throw it out or return it to the place of purchase.</p><p>The recall is precautionary, but allergic reactions to undeclared ingredients can be serious — and in some cases, life-threatening. You can read the full advisory on the <a href="https://www.quebec.ca/nouvelles/actualites/details/presence-non-declaree-de-ble-et-de-lait-dans-diverses-tablettes-de-chocolat-preparees-et-vendues-par-lentreprise-chocolaterie-bonneau-inc-62194" target="_blank">MAPAQ website</a>.</p><p><em>Love this? Check out our <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/notices/" target="_blank">MTL Blog noticeboard</a> for details on jobs, benefits, travel info and more!</em></p>
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If you’ve already stocked up on chocolate for Easter, it might be worth double-checking your stash.
The Quebec Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ) issued a recall notice on April 11, 2025, for a series of chocolate bars sold in Montreal that could pose a health risk for people with allergies or intolerances to wheat or milk — as well as those with celiac disease.
The affected items were sold exclusively at Chocolaterie Bonneau, located at 69 Fleury Street West in Montreal. The bars were sold at room temperature in clear packaging with a cardboard label. The problem? Some of them may contain undeclared wheat or milk, meaning these allergens weren’t listed on the label.
Ten varieties of chocolate bars from Chocolaterie Bonneau are being recalled.MAPAQ
In total, 10 types of chocolate bars are included in the recall. According to MAPAQ, any of the following may contain milk even if it’s not indicated on the packaging:
Amande
Café du Kenya
Écorces d’orange
Noisette
Éclats de fève de cacao
Fleur de sel
Pacane
Pistache
Two other products are flagged for potentially containing wheat:
Perles craquantes chocolat au lait (milk chocolate crispy pearls)
Perles craquantes 66% cacao (dark chocolate crispy pearls), which may contain both wheat and milk
No illnesses have been reported, but MAPAQ urges anyone with sensitivities to avoid consuming these products. If you have one at home, you’re advised to either throw it out or return it to the place of purchase.
The recall is precautionary, but allergic reactions to undeclared ingredients can be serious — and in some cases, life-threatening. You can read the full advisory on the MAPAQ website.
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