Spring & Mulberry Mint Leaf Date-Sweetened Chocolate Recall
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Spring & Mulberry Inc. is recalling 41,159 bars of Mint Leaf Date-Sweetened Chocolate due to potential Salmonella contamination.
What this FDA recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by FDA on August 4, 2026 and geographically references United States. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - FDA Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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What Happened
Spring & Mulberry Inc. has initiated a voluntary recall of certain chocolate bars due to potential Salmonella contamination. The recall is classified as Class I by the FDA and is ongoing.
Which Products Are Affected
The affected product is Spring & Mulberry Mint Leaf Date-Sweetened Chocolate, Net Wt. 2.1 oz. (60g), individually packaged in a teal green cardboard box, UPC 850055470217, distributed by Spring & Mulberry, Raleigh, NC 27606. Wholesale product was packed 48 bars (caddied)/56 bars (uncaddied) per case. Retail product was sold individually or as a 3-pk, 6-pk, or 12-pk (Amazon only). A total of 41,159 individual bars are affected. The recall covers Product Number SMBARML20001 with the following Batch/Lot numbers and Use By dates: 025225 (02/28/2027), 025255 (03/31/2027), 025272 (03/31/2027), 025342 (06/30/2027), and 025364 (06/30/2027). Distribution was nationwide.
What You Should Do
Consumers should check purchased products against the listed batch/lot numbers and use-by dates.
Why This Matters
This Class I recall involves a nationwide distribution of 41,159 bars with potential Salmonella contamination.
Source
FDA Recall H-1096-2026 - Spring & Mulberry Inc., Raleigh, NC
Original source: FDA Official Notice ↗
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