FDA Issues Salmonella Warning: Chocolate Bars Recalled Across the Country
Chocolate lovers, beware: One brand’s sweet treat is recalled nationwide for salmonella risk.
If you like to indulge in a little bit of chocolate every now and then—and who doesn’t?—there’s urgent news you need to know. The FDA has just announced a nationwide recall of a popular chocolate bar due to potential salmonella contamination—putting consumers at risk. Before you indulge, check your pantry: Spring & Mulberry’s Mint Leaf Date Sweetened Chocolate Bars are being pulled from shelves and online stores across the country.
Keep reading to see if your chocolate is affected, which lot numbers to look for, and what steps to take to keep yourself and your family safe.
Chocolate bar recall
On January 12, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that Spring & Mulberry, a specialty chocolatier, issued a voluntary recall of their Mint Leaf Date Sweetened Chocolate Bar due to potential salmonella contamination. These recalled chocolate bars can be distinguished by their teal wrapping, the Spring & Mulberry label, Mint Leaf flavor and a lot code of #025255. Beginning September 15, 2025, these bars were sold on the Spring & Mulberry website, as well as in select retail partners nationwide. Stores such as Nordstrom and Macy’s carry Spring & Mulberry chocolates, though it has not been confirmed whether chocolate bars sold at these particular retailers were affected by this recall.
Salmonella symptoms
According to the FDA’s announcement, this salmonella contamination came to light after a third-party laboratory carried out routine testing. However, at this time, there have not yet been any reported illnesses and the company is doing all they can to protect consumers. While salmonella is often associated with foods like raw chicken and eggs, it’s an organism that can affect any food, and symptoms can range from stomach cramps and nausea to diarrhea, vomiting and fever. For children, the elderly or folks with compromised immune systems, salmonella can be fatal, and in some rare instances, it can enter the bloodstream, “causing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis,” explained the FDA’s announcement. If you consumed these chocolate bars and are experiencing any of these symptoms, see your medical provider.
What to do if you purchased the recalled chocolate
If you purchased the chocolate affected by this recall, dispose of it immediately. If you wish to receive a refund, Spring & Mulberry asks that you take a photo of the lot code on the chocolate and send it to recalls@springandmullberry.com.
About Spring & Mulberry
According to the Spring & Mulberry site, their gourmet chocolate bars (which cost around $10 to $12 per bar) are organic “when possible,” use direct trade cocoa, are made with clean ingredients and are sweetened with dates, as opposed to cane sugar.
The fact that this potential contamination was caught during routine testing—before anyone got sick—shows that the safeguards in place are doing exactly what they’re supposed to do. By staying informed and taking action when needed, you’re doing exactly what you need to do to keep yourself and your loved ones safe.
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