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Chocolate Bars Recalled Nationwide for Salmonella Risk

Spring & Mulberry has now recalled 8 varieties of its chocolate bars after routine testing identified bacteria in some samples.
Chocolate Bars Recalled Nationwide for Salmonella Risk
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Published on January 26, 2026
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The chocolate company Spring & Mulberry has now recalled eight different varieties of chocolate bars, after routine third-party testing found salmonella contamination in a finished product, according to an announcement posted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Spring & Mulberry recalled the following chocolate varieties:

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

The recalled Spring & Mulberry chocolate bars products have been available for purchase online and through select retail partners nationwide since September 15, 2025, the company said.

No illnesses have been reported to date.

Do not eat the recalled chocolate; instead, throw it away. The company said its customers could get a refund by emailing recalls@springandmulberry.com with a photo of the lot code.

Clean and sanitize any surfaces that may have come into contact with the chocolate.

How Do You Know if You Have Salmonella Poisoning?

Salmonella is a genus of bacteria that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in vulnerable groups. The risk is highest for the very young and very old, and those with weakened immune systems.

In healthy individuals, salmonella infection usually causes symptoms that can start anywhere from six hours to six days after eating contaminated food.

Symptoms include:

  • Fever
  • Headache
  • Diarrhea (which may be bloody)
  • Stomach cramps
  • Nausea and vomiting

Symptoms usually last four to seven days. Dehydration is the biggest concern, so staying hydrated while you recover is important.

In severe cases, the infection may spread from the intestines to the blood, and could lead to life-threatening complications if not treated promptly.

Most cases of salmonella poisoning get better on their own, but if you have a weakened immune system, or if your symptoms are severe, you should seek medical care.

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Resources
  1. Spring & Mulberry Expands Voluntary Recall of Select Chocolate Bars Due to Possible Salmonella Contamination. U.S. Food and Drug Administration. January 15, 2026.
  2. About Salmonella Infection. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. October 4, 2024.
  3. Symptoms of Salmonella Infection. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. October 4, 2024.
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