Spring & Mulberry expands its voluntary recall of select chocolate bars due to possible salmonella contamination. This press release is being shared as a public service by the Ohio Department of Agriculture on behalf of Raleigh, N.C.-based company.
Spring & Mulberry updated its press release previously issued on Jan. 12, 2026 to expand their voluntary recall beyond Mint Leaf to include additional flavors (see table below), due to possible contamination with salmonella.
The affected products were available for purchase online and through select retail partners nationwide since Sept. 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. See an example of the packaging and lot code within this release.
Examples of packaging for the affected lots:
| 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 |
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.
Salmonella is an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or older 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.
“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,” said company representatives.
Customers who have purchased the affected lots listed above should not consume the products and dispose of them immediately. Customers may request a refund or replacement by contacting Spring & Mulberry at re*****@***************ry.com with a photo of the lot code.
Examples of front, back and lot code:
For more information or assistance, contact Spring & Mulberry customer service at re*****@***************ry.com.
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