A premium chocolate company has significantly expanded its product recall after identifying bacterial contamination that poses a risk of ‘fatal infections’.
Spring & Mulberry, known for their organic bars sweetened with dates instead of refined sugars, offers a range of flavors. However, they have recalled several products due to potential salmonella contamination.
The bacteria is particularly dangerous to infants, the elderly, and those with weakened immune systems. In the United States, salmonella is responsible for approximately 420 deaths annually and is a major cause of food-related hospitalizations, as noted by the Center for Disease Control.
Initially, the company recalled their ‘Mint Leaf’ chocolate bars due to a salmonella warning, but on January 14, they expanded the recall to include seven additional products.
The North Carolina-based company is advising customers who have purchased the affected products to dispose of them and avoid consumption.
Spring & Mulberry explained the expansion of the recall, stating: “Because salmonella can be difficult to detect and may appear intermittently, we are now expanding the recall beyond Mint Leaf in consultation with the FDA to include additional production lots made during the same time period on the same equipment.”
It’s important to note that not all Spring & Mulberry products are part of the recall, only those from specific batches made simultaneously with the affected chocolate bar.
Consumers can identify recalled bars by checking the flavor name, color, and individual lot codes, found on both the packaging and inner wrapping.
A complete list of recalled bars and their lot codes is provided below.
Only the products listed are being recalled due to potential cross-contamination concerns.
Salmonella was initially detected in the Mint Leaf bars during routine third-party testing at Spring & Mulberry’s manufacturing site, leading to the decision to broaden the recall to other products produced at the facility during the same timeframe.
The FDA has verified that affected Spring & Mulberry bars have been distributed nationwide since September 15, 2025. Therefore, it is advisable to check the batch of any luxury chocolates you may have.
Any bars with the relevant lot code should be discarded, irrespective of their appearance, smell, or taste, since salmonella can survive on surfaces without necessarily spoiling the chocolate.
Spring & Mulberry chocolates can be purchased online from their website or from select retail partners, including smaller alternative lifestyle stores and farmer’s markets.
For customers seeking a refund, the company suggests: “Customers may request a refund or replacement by contacting Spring & Mulberry at [email protected] with a photo of the lot code.”