U.S.-based chocolate brand Spring & Mulberry has voluntarily expanded its previously announced recall of select chocolate bars over concerns of possible Salmonella contamination. The company stated that the expansion follows a detailed root cause investigation conducted alongside manufacturing partners, food safety experts, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
According to the investigation, a single lot of date ingredient used in the production of the chocolates was identified as the most likely source of contamination. The affected date ingredient was supplied externally, and the recall expansion follows an earlier supplier recall.
Although all finished chocolate products included in the recall reportedly tested negative for Salmonella, the company initiated the recall as a precautionary measure. As of now, no illnesses linked to the recalled products have been confirmed.
Health Risk Associated with Salmonella
Salmonella is a harmful bacterium that can cause severe foodborne illness, especially in young children, elderly individuals, pregnant women, and people with weakened immune systems.
Common symptoms include:
- Fever
- Diarrhea (sometimes bloody)
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Abdominal cramps
In severe cases, the infection may spread beyond the gastrointestinal tract and require hospitalization.
Distribution Details
The recalled chocolate bars were sold:
- Online through the company’s website
- Via select retail partners nationwide in the United States
The affected products were distributed from August 2025 onward.
Consumers can identify impacted products by checking:
- Flavor name
- UPC code
- Batch/Lot code
- Box color
The lot code is printed on both the outer packaging and inner flow wrap.
- Blood Orange chocolate bar (UPC: 850055470200) with batch codes 025217, 025289, and 025325 in orange-colored packaging has been recalled.
- Coffee chocolate bar (UPC: 850055470224) with batch codes 025226, 025274, and 025344 in light brown packaging has been recalled.
- Earl Grey chocolate bar (UPC: 850055470231) with batch code 025346 in purple packaging has been recalled.
- Lavender Rose chocolate bar (UPC: 850055470019) with batch codes 025204, 025205, 025212, 025216, 026037, and 026040 in light blue packaging has been recalled.
- Mango Chili chocolate bar (UPC: 850055470033) with batch codes 025245, 025322, and 025328 in orange packaging has been recalled.
- Mint Leaf chocolate bar (UPC: 850055470217) with batch codes 025225, 025272, 025342, and 025364 in green packaging has been recalled.
- Mixed Berry chocolate bar (UPC: 850055470026) with batch codes 025220, 025223, 025247, 025248, 025251, 025253, 025288, 025296, 025335, and 026008 in purple packaging has been recalled.
- Mulberry Fennel chocolate bar (UPC: 850055470149) with batch codes 025230 and 025287 in burgundy packaging has been recalled.
- Pecan Date chocolate bar (UPC: 850055470040) with batch codes 025233, 025237, 025238, 025239, 025240, 025241, 025290, 025294, 025329, and 025330 in yellow packaging has been recalled.
- Pure Dark chocolate bar (UPC: 850055470002) with batch codes 025217, 025218, 025219, 025254, 025266, 025269, 025324, 025338, and 025350 in navy blue packaging has been recalled.
- Pure Dark Mini chocolate bar (UPC: 850055470132) with batch codes 025302, 025303, and 026009 in navy blue packaging has been recalled.
- Sea Salt chocolate bar (UPC: 850055470217) with batch codes 026013 and 026014 in grey packaging has been recalled.
What Consumers Should Do
Consumers are advised:
- Do not consume the recalled chocolate bars.
- Take a photograph of the packaging showing the batch/lot code.
- Email the image to the company at recalls@springandmulberry.com to request a refund.
- Dispose of the product immediately after documenting the lot code.
Company Statement
Spring & Mulberry stated that consumer safety and product quality remain its highest priorities and that it is continuing to work closely with regulatory authorities and supply chain partners during the investigation.
Consumers with questions can contact the company during business hours, Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM EST, via email at recalls@springandmulberry.com.
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