Spring and Mulberry Chocolate Recall Lawsuit | 2026 Latest Updates

Spring & Mulberry has voluntarily recalled its date-sweetened dark chocolate bars after testing found possible Salmonella contamination. The company recalled one flavor on January 12, 2026. It then expanded the recall on January 14 and again on May 8, 2026. All 12 flavors are now covered. The bars were sold online and through select retail partners nationwide since August 2025. Each package carries a lot code that shows whether it falls within the recalled range. No illnesses have been reported. Consumers should stop eating any recalled flavor, photograph the lot code, and contact the company for a refund. No notice has closed the recall, so it remains open.

Latest Spring and Mulberry Chocolate Recall Updates

May 8, 2026: Recall Expands to All Chocolate Flavors

The FDA announced a May 8, 2026 expanded recall notice stating that Spring & Mulberry expanded the recall to all 12 chocolate flavors [1]. A root-cause investigation had identified one lot of date ingredient as the likely source. The newly added products tested negative for Salmonella, and the company confirmed no illnesses to date. This was the second expansion since the recall began in January.

January 14, 2026: Recall Expands to Eight Flavors

The FDA’s January 14, 2026 expanded recall notice announced that Spring & Mulberry expanded its recall from Mint Leaf alone to eight flavors [2]. Routine testing by the company’s contract manufacturer had found Salmonella in finished product. The added flavors were Earl Grey, Lavender Rose, Mango Chili, Mixed Berry, Mulberry Fennel, Pecan Date, and Pure Dark Minis. The company reported no illnesses connected to the added flavors at that time.

January 12, 2026: Mint Leaf Bar Recalled After Testing

The FDA’s January 12, 2026 recall notice announced Spring & Mulberry’s first voluntary recall. It covered lot #025255 of its Mint Leaf Date Sweetened Chocolate Bar [3]. Third-party testing had found possible Salmonella contamination in that lot. No illnesses had been reported at that time. The bar was sold online and through select retailers since September 15, 2025. Spring & Mulberry asked customers to stop eating the recalled lot and contact the company.

Which Spring and Mulberry Chocolate Are Affected?

All 12 Spring and Mulberry chocolate bar flavors are now covered by the recall. Each is identified by flavor name, lot code, and box color. That code is printed on the back of the packaging and the inner flow wrap:

• Blood Orange (UPC 850055470200; lots 025217, 025289, 025325; orange box)
• Coffee (UPC 850055470224; lots 025226, 025274, 025344; light brown box)
• Earl Grey (UPC 850055470231; lot 025346; purple box)
• Lavender Rose (UPC 850055470019; lots 025204, 025205, 025212, 025216, 026037, 026040; light blue box)
• Mango Chili (UPC 850055470033; lots 025245, 025322, 025328; orange box)
• Mint Leaf (UPC 850055470217; lots 025225, 025272, 025342, 025364; green box)
• Mixed Berry (UPC 850055470026; lots 025220, 025223, 025247, 025248, 025251, 025253, 025288, 025296, 025335, 026008; purple box)
• Mulberry Fennel (UPC 850055470149; lots 025230, 025287; burgundy box)
• Pecan Date (UPC 850055470040; lots 025233, 025237, 025238, 025239, 025240, 025241, 025290, 025294, 025329, 025330; yellow box)
• Pure Dark (UPC 850055470002; lots 025217, 025218, 025219, 025254, 025266, 025269, 025324, 025338, 025350; navy blue box)
• Pure Dark Mini (UPC 850055470132; lots 025302, 025303, 026009; navy blue box)
• Sea Salt (lots 026013, 026014; grey box)

Why Were the Spring and Mulberry Chocolate Recalled?

Spring & Mulberry recalled its chocolate bars because testing found possible Salmonella contamination, as the May 8 investigation later confirmed. The company first recalled one flavor after its own testing raised concern. It then widened the recall twice as it identified more affected lots. Spring & Mulberry has not said how the ingredient became contaminated. Spring & Mulberry initiated each recall itself rather than waiting for an FDA order, and the FDA posted each notice on its own recalls page. This recall followed a related recall by the company’s supplier of the same date ingredient, according to the FDA’s May 8, 2026 notice.

Reported Incidents, Injuries, or Illnesses

No illnesses or adverse health effects linked to the recalled chocolate bars have been reported to date, according to the company and the FDA. The bars were sold nationwide through online and retail channels. Anyone who ate a recalled bar should still watch for symptoms of Salmonella infection. Healthy people infected with Salmonella may develop fever, diarrhea that may be bloody, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. In rare cases, the infection spreads to the bloodstream and causes arterial infections, endocarditis, or arthritis. Anyone with these symptoms should seek medical care right away. Reports of illness are not proof that a specific product caused them.

What Should Consumers Do?

Anyone who bought a recalled Spring and Mulberry bar should take these steps to stay safe and request a refund:

1. Stop eating or using any recalled flavor immediately.
2. Compare the flavor, lot number, and box color with the recalled list.
3. Photograph the lot or batch code from the package before disposing of it.
4. Email the photo to recalls@springandmulberry.com to request a refund.
5. Dispose of the product instead of returning it to a store.
6. Note any symptoms of Salmonella infection and seek medical care right away if they occur.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Spring and Mulberry Chocolate Recall Still Active?

Yes, the Spring and Mulberry chocolate recall is still active. Neither the FDA nor Spring & Mulberry has published a notice closing it. It remained open as of September 25, 2026, the date of this page’s most recent status check.

Has the FDA Assigned a Recall Number for This Recall?

No, the FDA has not assigned a recall number for this recall. None of the three FDA notices lists a formal recall or campaign number. Consumers should check the flavor and lot code list on this page instead.

How Many Chocolate Bars Were Recalled?

The number of chocolate bars recalled has not been published by the FDA or Spring & Mulberry. Each notice gives lot and batch numbers but no unit count for the United States or any other country.

What Is Salmonella?

Salmonella is an organism. It can cause serious, sometimes fatal, infections, especially in young children, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems. The FDA used this description in all three notices about this recall.

What Are the Symptoms of Salmonella Poisoning?

Salmonella poisoning symptoms are listed above in the Incidents section, per the three FDA notices issued about this recall. Anyone who develops these symptoms after eating one of the recalled bars should contact a doctor promptly, since Salmonella infection can occasionally become severe.

What Are Spring & Mulberry’s Customer Service Hours?

Spring & Mulberry’s customer service team responds to recall inquiries Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern Time, according to the company’s recall notice. Consumers with refund questions can reach the team at recalls@springandmulberry.com during those hours.

References

1. https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/spring-mulberry-expands-voluntary-recall-select-chocolate-bars-because-possible-health-risk
2. https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/spring-mulberry-expands-voluntary-recall-select-chocolate-bars-due-possible-salmonella-contamination
3. https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/spring-mulberry-issues-voluntary-recall-mint-leaf-date-sweetened-chocolate-bar-due-possible