Dalila Benmakhlouf 
Chocolate bars have been recalled/Photo by Gül Işık
Spring Mulberry is voluntarily recalling one lot of its Mint Leaf Date Sweetened Chocolate Bar after a routine test revealed that it might be contaminated with Salmonella. No other illnesses have been reported so far, which can be great news for those who have already consumed this chocolate bar. This chocolate brand is usually found in stores like Whole Foods, Nordstrom, and Amazon.
The FDA recalled these Raleigh, North Carolina-based bars, which have already been sold nationwide and online since their recent launch on September 15, 2025. Many reviews have claimed that this chocolate has a delicious taste and healthy ingredients, emphasizing that the mint added to the chocolate contains no added sugars. Even bigger companies such as Vogue, New York Times, and even Bon Appétit would agree with that statement.
Safe to say, some customers appreciate a good chocolate for its smoothness. Except for this recalling, of course. This recall was officially issued on Monday Jan. 12th, and very awkwardly so. Where’s the apology, Spring Mulberry?
Look for the teal packaging and lot code #025255, printed on the clear plastic inner wrapper. The chocolate box has a teal color and the “Mint Leaf” flavor name. The company claimed, “By checking within the package’s “inner flow wrap,” that’s how you’ll find the lot code.” That means, if your chocolate matches that description… that means… it’s time to break up with it.
If you have the affected product, do NOT eat it. The FDA explained, “it’s important to throw it away,” because yes, this is the one situation where “waste not, want not” does not apply.
Salmonella is a bacterium that can cause food poisoning, with symptoms like fever, diarrhea (which could be bloody), and vomiting… aka a truly awful vibe. Most people recover without serious problems but it can be especially dangerous for young children, older adults, and those with weakened immune systems.
In rare cases, the FDA warns that Salmonella can lead to serious complications if it enters the bloodstream, causing conditions like heart infections, arterial infections, or arthritis. This is especially true for older adults, those with weakened immune systems, and even children. So again: these chocolates are not worth just eating despite this warning.
If you purchased the recalled chocolate bar, request a refund by sending a pic of the product with the exact lot code listed to Spring and Mulberry at recalls@springandmulberry.com, then get rid of that nasty chocolate!
Brandon Foley 
