Spring & Mulberry Pecan Date Chocolate Recall
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Spring & Mulberry Inc. is recalling 79,156 bars of its Pecan Date Date-Sweetened Chocolate due to potential Salmonella contamination.
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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 affects products distributed nationwide.
Which Products Are Affected
The affected product is Spring & Mulberry Pecan Date Date-Sweetened Chocolate, Net Wt. 2.1 oz. (60g), UPC 850055470040. It is sold individually or in multi-packs, with wholesale cases containing 48 or 56 bars. Specific batches include: Batch/Lot 025233 (Use By 08/31/2026), 025237 (08/31/2026), 025238 (08/31/2026), 025239 (08/31/2026), 025240 (08/31/2026), 025241 (08/31/2026), 025261 (09/30/2026), 025265 (09/30/2026), 025267 (09/30/2026), 025268 (09/30/2026), 025290 (10/31/2026), 025294 (10/31/2026), 025329 (11/30/2026), 025330 (11/30/2026), 025339 (12/31/2026), and 025343 (12/31/2026). A total of 79,156 individual bars are affected under recall number H-1102-2026.
What You Should Do
Consumers should not consume the recalled products and should check the batch/lot numbers and Use By dates on packaging. Contact the recalling firm for further guidance on returns or refunds.
Why This Matters
This Class I recall involves a potential Salmonella contamination that could cause serious health risks if consumed.
Source
FDA Recall H-1102-2026 - Spring & Mulberry Inc., Raleigh, NC
Original source: FDA Official Notice ↗
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