Spring & Mulberry, a chocolate bar manufacturer known for its date-sweetened products, is facing a significant recall due to salmonella contamination concerns. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced on Friday that the recall had expanded to include the company’s full range of chocolate products.
Details of the Recall
The initial recall was issued in January and covered the Mint Leaf Date Sweetened Chocolate Bar, which was available online and at select retailers starting September 15, 2025. The FDA’s recent investigation pinpointed a specific lot of date ingredient as the likely source of the contamination.
Affected Products
The expanded recall now includes all 12 flavors of Spring & Mulberry’s chocolate bars:
- Blood Orange
- Coffee
- Earl Grey
- Lavender Rose
- Mango Chili
- Mint Leaf
- Mixed Berry
- Mulberry Fennel
- Pecan Date
- Pure Dark
- Pure Dark Mini
- Sea Salt
The affected chocolate bars were sold at various retail partners nationwide starting August 2025. Consumers can identify the products by checking the batch or lot codes, UPC numbers, or box colors.
Health Precautions
Although all recalled products have tested negative for salmonella and no illness has been reported yet, the FDA strongly advises against consuming these items as a precaution. Individuals who have purchased the affected chocolate bars can obtain a refund by taking a photograph of the packaging, including the batch code, and sending it via email to the company’s customer service.
Symptoms of Salmonella Infection
Those who contract salmonella usually develop symptoms between 12 to 72 hours after consuming contaminated food. These symptoms typically last four to seven days and may include:
- Diarrhea
- Fever
- Abdominal cramps
In severe cases, individuals may experience additional issues such as high fever, headaches, lethargy, rashes, or blood in urine or stool.
Recent Food Recalls
Concerns about salmonella have led to several food recalls recently. Just last week, the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service issued a public health alert for specific meat and poultry products linked to dry milk powder contamination. Additionally, several pizzas sold at Aldi and Great Value have been recalled due to the same ingredient issue.
Ghirardelli also recalled hot cocoa and frappé mixes last month over potential salmonella contamination, though they reported no associated illnesses.
Consumers are advised to remain vigilant about food recalls and to follow safe handling practices to reduce the risk of foodborne illnesses.
