Voluntary Recall

MAY 8, 2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Spring and Mulberry Expands Voluntary Recall of Select Chocolate Bars Because of Possible Health Risk

Raleigh, NC — May 8, 2026 — Spring and 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 and 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.

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

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.

 

JANUARY 14, 2026 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Spring and Mulberry Expands Voluntary Recall of Select Chocolate Bars Due to Possible Salmonella Contamination

Raleigh, North Carolina (January 14, 2026) — Spring and Mulberry is updating their press release previously issued on January 12, 2026, to expand their voluntary recall beyond Mint Leaf to include additional flavors due to possible contamination with Salmonella.

Salmonella is an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly individuals, 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 cases, infection can result in the organism entering the bloodstream and causing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis, and arthritis. Individuals experiencing these symptoms should seek medical attention immediately.

The affected products were available for purchase online and through select retail partners nationwide since September 15, 2025. The recalled products can be identified by brand name (Spring & Mulberry), with the following identifiers: flavor name, lot codes, and box color. The lot code is listed on the back of the packaging and inner flow wrap. Please see an example of the packaging and lot code at the end of the release.

Earl Grey (Purple) #025258
Lavender Rose (Light Blue) #025259, #025260
Mango Chili (Rose) #025283
Mint Leaf (Teal) #025255
Mixed Berry (Purple) #025275, #025281, #025337
Mulberry Fennel (Burgundy) #025345
Pecan Date (Yellow) #025261, #025265, #025267, #025268, #025339, #025343
Pure Dark Minis (Blue) #025273

There have been no confirmed illnesses or adverse health effects reported to date. 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.

Because Salmonella can be difficult to detect and may appear intermittently, we are now expanding the recall beyond Mint Leaf in consultation with the FDA to include additional production lots made during the same time period on the same equipment. All other lot codes are unaffected by this recall.

Customers who have purchased the affected lots listed above should not consume the products and dispose of them immediately. Customers may request a refund by contacting Spring & Mulberry at recalls@springandmulberry.com with a photo of the lot code.

We appreciate your cooperation.
For more information or assistance, please contact:

Spring & Mulberry
Customer Service
recalls@springandmulberry.com