NC Firm Expands Recall of Chocolate Bars After Further Analysis of Involved Lots

Spring & Mulberry, Raleigh NC, is voluntarily expanding its previously announced recall of select chocolate bars due to possible contamination from Salmonella.  The initial recall was published on January 15, 2026.  The potential for contamination was first noted after routine third-party testing conducted by the company’s contract manufacturer revealed finished product tested positive for Salmonella. 

From the most recent recall notice:

"This expansion follows a comprehensive root cause investigation conducted by the company’s manufacturing partners in coordination with leading food safety experts and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The investigation has now identified a single lot of date ingredient used in the production of the company’s chocolate as the most likely source of contamination."
"In response, Spring & Mulberry is recalling all finished products produced with the implicated lot of date ingredient. All products included in this expanded recall have tested negative for Salmonella, and there have been no confirmed reports of illness associated with the chocolate bars referenced below, to date. This announcement follows a recall by the company’s supplier."

Comment - This is where lot tracking of ingredient usage becomes so important.  It seems that a detailed analysis of ingredient usage was not properly conducted when the company (I am assuming the ingredient supplier) issued the recall in January.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/spring-mulberry-expands-voluntary-recall-select-chocolate-bars-because-possible-health-risk
Spring & Mulberry Expands Voluntary Recall of Select Chocolate Bars Because of Possible Health Risk
Summary
Company Announcement Date: May 08, 2026
FDA Publish Date: May 08, 2026
Product Type: Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement: Potential to be contaminated with Salmonella
Company Name: Spring & Mulberry
Brand Name: Spring & Mulberry
Product Description: Chocolate bars
Company Announcement

RALEIGH, NC, UNITED STATES, May 8, 2026 -- Spring & Mulberry is voluntarily expanding its previously announced recall of select chocolate bars due to possible contamination from Salmonella.

This expansion follows a comprehensive root cause investigation conducted by the company’s manufacturing partners in coordination with leading food safety experts and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The investigation has now identified a single lot of date ingredient used in the production of the company’s chocolate as the most likely source of contamination.

In response, Spring & Mulberry is recalling all finished products produced with the implicated lot of date ingredient. All products included in this expanded recall have tested negative for Salmonella, and there have been no confirmed reports of illness associated with the chocolate bars referenced below, to date. This announcement follows a recall by the company’s supplier.

Salmonella is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy individuals infected with Salmonella may experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in more serious illnesses.

The affected products were available for purchase online and through select retail partners nationwide since August 2025. The recalled products can be identified by brand name (Spring & Mulberry), with the following identifiers: flavor name, lot/batch codes, and box color. The lot code is listed on the back of the packaging and inner flow wrap.

Consumers who have purchased any of the affected products are urged not to consume them. To receive a refund, consumers should take a photo of the product packaging showing the batch code and email it to recalls@springandmulberry.com. After documenting the batch code, consumers should dispose of the product immediately.

Spring & Mulberry takes the safety and quality of its products extremely seriously. Consumers with questions may contact the company at recalls@springandmulberry.com. Customer service will respond during business hours Monday-Friday 9am-5pm Eastern Standard Time.

Kathryn Shah
Spring & Mulberry



Product Name

UPC

Batch/Lot Code

Box Color

Blood Orange

850055470200

025217, 025289, 025325

Orange


Coffee

850055470224

025226, 025274, 025344

Lt. Brown


Earl Grey

850055470231

025346

Purple


Lavender Rose

850055470019

025204, 025205, 025212, 025216, 026037, 026040

Lt. Blue


Mango Chili

850055470033

025245, 025322, 025328

Orange


Mint Leaf

850055470217

025225, 025272, 025342, 025364

Green


Mixed Berry

850055470026

025220, 025223, 025247, 025248, 025251, 025253, 025288, 025296, 025335, 026008

Purple


Mulberry Fennel

850055470149

025230, 025287

Burgundy


Pecan Date

850055470040

025233, 025237, 025238, 025239, 025240, 025241, 025290, 025294, 025329, 025330

Yellow


Pure Dark

850055470002

025217, 025218, 025219, 025254, 025266, 025269, 025324, 025338, 025350

Navy Blue


Pure Dark Mini

850055470132

025302, 025303, 026009

Navy Blue


Sea Salt

850055470217

026013, 026014

Grey