Nationwide Recall: Chocolate Bars Pulled Over Salmonella Concerns
A nationwide recall has been issued for certain chocolate bars sold across the US due to potential contamination with salmonella, a highly infectious bacteria that can cause serious and even fatal illnesses. Spring & Mulberry, a North Carolina-based company, is voluntarily recalling its Mint Leaf Date-Sweetened Chocolate Bars due to routine testing by a third-party laboratory that raised safety concerns.
The recall affects specific lot No. 025255 of the 2.1-ounce chocolate bars sold online and through select retailers since September 15, 2025. The affected bars have teal packaging with the lot number printed on both the box and inner wrapper. Consumers are advised not to eat these products and discard them instead.
According to Spring & Mulberry, no illnesses have been reported so far, but the company is taking proactive measures to protect public health by recalling the specific lot of contaminated chocolate bars. Salmonella can cause a range of symptoms, including fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and in rare cases, life-threatening complications such as arterial infections, endocarditis, and arthritis.
Consumers who have purchased these affected chocolate bars are urged to contact Spring & Mulberry via email to receive a refund. This recall comes as part of an ongoing effort by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to monitor food safety concerns nationwide.
The FDA has been involved in several high-profile recalls recently, including cheese products with listeria monocytogenes bacteria and frozen tater tots containing plastic fragments. The agency's efforts aim to ensure the public's health and safety while also preventing unnecessary disruptions to consumers' lives.
A nationwide recall has been issued for certain chocolate bars sold across the US due to potential contamination with salmonella, a highly infectious bacteria that can cause serious and even fatal illnesses. Spring & Mulberry, a North Carolina-based company, is voluntarily recalling its Mint Leaf Date-Sweetened Chocolate Bars due to routine testing by a third-party laboratory that raised safety concerns.
The recall affects specific lot No. 025255 of the 2.1-ounce chocolate bars sold online and through select retailers since September 15, 2025. The affected bars have teal packaging with the lot number printed on both the box and inner wrapper. Consumers are advised not to eat these products and discard them instead.
According to Spring & Mulberry, no illnesses have been reported so far, but the company is taking proactive measures to protect public health by recalling the specific lot of contaminated chocolate bars. Salmonella can cause a range of symptoms, including fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and in rare cases, life-threatening complications such as arterial infections, endocarditis, and arthritis.
Consumers who have purchased these affected chocolate bars are urged to contact Spring & Mulberry via email to receive a refund. This recall comes as part of an ongoing effort by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to monitor food safety concerns nationwide.
The FDA has been involved in several high-profile recalls recently, including cheese products with listeria monocytogenes bacteria and frozen tater tots containing plastic fragments. The agency's efforts aim to ensure the public's health and safety while also preventing unnecessary disruptions to consumers' lives.
like, who thought that was a good idea? i'm literally shaking thinking about all those poor people who might get sick from eating these contaminated bars... i mean, spring & mulberry is being super responsible by recalling them ASAP, but still, this is just so unnecessary 
. anywayz, gotta stay safe and check ur food before u eat it, guys! 
don't wanna be that person who ends up in the hospital because of some dodgy chocolate bars 
... like, can't we even enjoy a simple snack without worrying about salmonella? Spring & Mulberry needs to get their act together, man. I mean, I'm all for being safe and responsible, but this recall is just causing unnecessary stress for consumers. And what's up with the FDA not catching this earlier? 
They're always like 'we've got this' but then we see recalls like this one happen... anyway, at least Spring & Mulberry is taking steps to make it right by offering refunds and all that jazz 
. Guess I'll be sticking to my granola bars for a bit...
. And now, salmonella concerns? Sounds like something from my grandma's old stories about food poisoning back in the day 
. And all this fuss over a refund...it's just so much hassle 
. In my day, we didn't have all these recalls and FDA warnings. We just trusted the food we ate 
. Now, I'm not saying Spring & Mulberry is bad or anything, but come on, can't they just make sure their chocolate bars are safe to eat before selling them? 
. The FDA seems like they're doing everything they can to keep us safe, and I'm all for that 
I'm so glad they're taking it serious tho, like, no one wants to get sick from something as yummy as a bar of chocolate. But now I'm totally checking my stash 
anyway, i get it, safety first and all that jazz, but still its like super sad that they had to do a nationwide recall. Spring & Mulberry shouldve been more careful tho, i mean they're the ones who made the product in the first place lolol. i hope everyone gets their refund and is okay 
and btw, the FDA is literally the hero of our time, saving us from all these food safety issues 
at least the company is taking it seriously and recalling the bars ASAP. that's good to see. i'm glad the FDA is on top of this too, they're always doing their best to keep us safe. so if anyone has those mint leaf date-sweetened chocolate bars, just don't eat them okay? 
Salmonella scare? Really? Can't they test their chocolate bars more thoroughly before hitting the market? And what's with the email refunds instead of a free replacement bar or something? Just saying...
I'm kinda surprised no one's gotten sick yet though... fingers crossed for those who have bought these bars, btw! 
this recall is a great reminder that even seemingly harmless things like our favorite chocolate bars can pose a risk to our health 
. it's all about being vigilant and taking proactive measures to protect ourselves & loved ones 
. the fact that Spring & Mulberry is being super transparent & proactive by recalling the affected products shows they genuinely care about public safety 
. let's all take this as an opportunity to be more mindful of what we put in our bodies & to appreciate the importance of a healthy food system 
anyone else buy these bars or r u safe rn?
Anyway, it's always better to be safe than sorry, I guess. But seriously, who buys chocolate bars from online retailers without checking the ingredients first? 
And now you're telling me that these bars might have salmonella? Gross! 
At least no one has reported any illnesses yet, but still... can't we just enjoy our snacks in peace? 
This is insane! Spring & Mulberry needs to step up their game and take responsibility for this mess. I hope people are getting the refunds they deserve... anyone else getting a chocolate bar- induced stress headache? 
think it's good they're taking proactive steps tho 
but still, better safe than sorry 