Spring & Mulberry Expands Chocolate Bar Recall Over Salmonella Risk

The specialty chocolate company is recalling several flavors due to possible bacterial contamination.

Jan. 28, 2026 at 9:31am

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Spring & Mulberry, a Raleigh, North Carolina-based specialty chocolate company, has expanded its voluntary recall of its date-sweetened chocolate bars to include several flavors beyond the initial Mint Leaf bars. The recall is due to possible salmonella contamination discovered through routine third-party testing.

Why it matters

Salmonella can cause serious and potentially fatal infections, especially in vulnerable populations like young children, the elderly, and those with weakened immune systems. This recall highlights the importance of food safety practices and the need for vigilance in the specialty food industry.

The details

The expanded recall now covers Spring & Mulberry's Earl Grey, Lavender Rose, Mango Chili, Mixed Berry, Mulberry Fennel, Pacan Date, and Pure Dark Minis chocolate bars. The affected products were sold online and in select retail stores since September 15, 2025. The company initiated the recall after routine third-party testing found the finished Mint Leaf product tested positive for salmonella.

  • Spring & Mulberry issued the initial voluntary recall on January 12, 2026.
  • The affected chocolate bars were sold online and in select retail stores since September 15, 2025.

The players

Spring & Mulberry

A Raleigh, North Carolina-based specialty chocolate company that sells date-sweetened chocolates.

Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

The federal agency that announced the expanded recall by Spring & Mulberry.

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What’s next

Customers should not consume the recalled chocolate bars and should immediately throw them away. They can email Spring & Mulberry at recalls@springandmulberry.com with a photo of the impacted product's lot code for a refund or replacement.

The takeaway

This recall underscores the importance of robust food safety practices in the specialty food industry. It serves as a reminder for consumers to be vigilant about product recalls, especially for vulnerable populations who may be at greater risk from foodborne illnesses like salmonella.