Expansion of Recall for North Carolina Chocolate Brand

A chocolate brand from North Carolina, known for sweetening its treats with dates, is extending its recall due to potential salmonella contamination concerns.

Spring & Mulberry offers 12 different product lines. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration expanded the recall after investigators suggested that a certain batch of dates could be linked to the contamination, as reported on Sunday.

Dates, which come from date palm trees, are recognized for their high nutritional value and frequently used as a natural sweetener, particularly in tropical areas. They are not only sweet but also boast a caramel-like flavor, providing a good balance of fiber, nutrients, and antioxidants, making them a preferred alternative to white sugar in many recipes.

The chocolate brand initially expanded its recall in January, identifying various flavors at that time including Earl Grey, Lavender Rose, and Pecan Date, among others.

Recent updates show that the recall now includes Blood Orange, Coffee, Pure Dark, and Sea Salt varieties as well. So far, the products have tested negative for salmonella, and thankfully, there are no reported cases of illness.

According to the FDA, these products were made available for purchase both online and through select retailers across the nation since August 2025. The report also lists several lot numbers associated with the affected items.

1. 025217
2. 025289
3. 025325
4. 025226
5. 025274
6. 025344
7. 025346
8. 025204
9. 025205
10. 025212
11. 025216
12. 026037
13. 026040
14. 025245
15. 025322
16. 025328
17. 025225
18. 025272
19. 025342
20. 025364
21. 025220
22. 025223
23. 025247
24. 025248
25. 025251
26. 025253
27. 025288
28. 025296
29. 025335
30. 026008
31. 025230
32. 025287
33. 025233
34. 025237
35. 025238
36. 025239
37. 025240
38. 025241
39. 025290
40. 025294
41. 025329
42. 025330
43. 025217
44. 025218
45. 025219
46. 025254
47. 025266
48. 025269
49. 025324
50. 025338
51. 025350
52. 025302
53. 025303
54. 026009
55. 026013
56. 026014

Consumers are advised not to eat the affected products and can request a refund by emailing email@springandmulberry.com with a picture of the batch code.

Salmonella is a bacterial infection that can lead to symptoms such as diarrhea, fever, and abdominal pain. Typically, the bacteria live in the intestines of animals and humans, spreading through their feces. Most often, people contract it from contaminated food or water.