Spring & Mulberry expands recall of date-sweetened chocolate bars over salmonella concerns

Spring & Mulberry has expanded a voluntary recall of its date-sweetened chocolate bars due to concerns over possible salmonella contamination. The company said the investigation identified a single lot of date ingredient used in production as the most likely source.

All products included in the expanded recall have tested negative for salmonella. There have been no confirmed reports of illness. The bars were available for sale online and in stores since August 2025. The company initially issued a voluntary recall for its Mint Leaf Date-Sweetened Chocolate Bar in January after routine third-party testing identified the possible contamination.

Customers who have any of the affected bars are urged not to consume them. Refunds are available by contacting the company with a photo of the product packaging showing the batch code.

Affected products The expanded recall covers the following flavors and lot codes:

Blood Orange (025217, 025289, 025325), Coffee (025226, 025274, 025344), Earl Grey (025346), Lavender Rose (025204, 025205, 025212, 025216, 026037, 026040), Mango Chili (025245, 025322, 025328), Mint Leaf (025225, 025272, 025342, 025364), Mixed Berry (025220, 025223, 025247, 025248, 025251, 025253, 025288, 025296, 025335, 026008), Mulberry Fennel (025230, 025287), Pecan Date (025233, 025237, 025238, 025239, 025240, 025241, 025290, 025294, 025329, 025330), Pure Dark (025217, 025218, 025219, 025254, 025266, 025269, 025324, 025338, 025350), Pure Dark Mini (025302, 025303, 026009) and Sea Salt (026013, 026014).

Salmonella risks Salmonella is a bacteria that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in younger children, frail or elderly people, and people with weakened immune systems, according to the Food and Drug Administration. Symptoms include bloody diarrhea, diarrhea lasting more than three days, diarrhea accompanied by fever over 102 degrees, excessive vomiting, signs of dehydration and stomach cramps.

Symptoms most commonly occur six hours to six days after exposure. Most people recover in four to seven days without treatment. Those with weakened immune systems, including children younger than 5 and adults over 65, may experience more severe symptoms that require medical treatment or hospitalization.