A chocolate company has initiated a product recall due to concerns of potential salmonella contamination in its bars. Spring & Mulberry recently announced a voluntary recall on May 8 encompassing its entire range of 12 date-sweetened chocolate bar varieties. The recall affects all flavors that have been available for purchase online and in stores since last August. The contamination issue is believed to stem from the dates used in the bars, as stated by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
This recall follows a previous incident that impacted only the Mint Leaf bars from the brand. According to a statement from the FDA, Spring & Mulberry is expanding the recall as a precautionary measure. The company, along with its manufacturing partners and food safety experts, identified a specific lot of date ingredient used in the chocolate production as the likely source of contamination.
Spring & Mulberry is taking proactive steps by recalling all finished products made with the affected date ingredient. Despite the negative Salmonella test results on the products and no reported illnesses related to the chocolate bars to date, the company is proceeding with the recall. Customers who have purchased the affected items are advised by the FDA not to consume them. They are encouraged to photograph the product with the batch code and contact Spring & Mulberry for a refund.
The chocolate brand, known for its date-sweetened, no-added-sugar dark chocolate, is primarily available through select online retailers rather than mainstream UK stores. The recall impacts various flavors of the chocolate bars, including Blood Orange, Coffee, Earl Grey, Lavender Rose, Mango Chili, Mint Leaf, Mixed Berry, Mulberry Fennel, Pecan Date, Pure Dark, Pure Dark Mini, and Sea Salt. The initial recall notice was issued for the Mint Leaf flavor bar sold from September 15, 2025, onwards.
The affected chocolate treats were sold online and at certain retail outlets starting from August 2025. Consumers can identify the impacted products by checking the batch or lot code and UPC number or box color, which are detailed on the FDA’s website. Although all the recalled chocolate bars have tested negative for salmonella and no illnesses have been reported, customers are advised to refrain from consuming them as a precautionary measure.
Salmonella is a bacterial infection that can lead to food poisoning, causing symptoms such as watery diarrhea, stomach cramps, vomiting, and fever. While most cases of salmonella resolve without treatment, vulnerable individuals like infants, the elderly, or those with underlying health conditions may require medical attention.