chocolate recall – Regulators say a date ingredient may be linked to salmonella concerns, prompting a nationwide recall expansion of all 12 flavors.

A chocolate recall has widened dramatically, now pulling an entire lineup from shelves after federal regulators said concerns about possible salmonella contamination led to a broader voluntary action.

The latest update announced on Friday expands the recall issued by the North Carolina-based company Spring & Mulberry. covering all 12 of its product lines.. The decision follows a prior recall expansion earlier in the year. and it comes as investigators reviewed how contamination may have entered the company’s chocolate production.

Federal regulators said the move is tied to an investigation that pointed to a batch of dates as the likely source of the contamination.. In an explanation of the findings. the FDA said the investigation identified a single lot of date ingredient used in the production process as the most likely contributor.. Based on that conclusion, Spring & Mulberry is recalling all finished products made using the implicated lot of date ingredients.

The company’s voluntary recall now includes flavors ranging from Blood Orange and Coffee to Pure Dark. Sea Salt. Mint Leaf. Earl Grey. Lavender Rose. and Mango Chili.. It also covers Mixed Berry, Mulberry Fennel, Pecan Date, and Pure Dark Minis.. Regulators said the prior update affected eight products, but this round widens coverage to bring all 12 flavors into the recall.

While the recall list expanded, the FDA also stressed that the impacted products tested negative for Salmonella. Equally important for public health messaging, the agency said no illnesses linked to the recalled products have been reported.

The FDA said the recalled chocolate products were available for purchase online and through select retail partners nationwide since August 2025. Lot numbers tied to the affected batches are printed on both the box and the inner wrapper, allowing consumers to check whether a purchase is included.

Among the lot numbers regulators listed are codes including 025217, 025289, 025325, 025226, 025274, 025344, 025346, 025204, 025205, 025212, 025216, 026037, 026040, 025245, 025322, and 025328, as well as additional batches such as 025225, 025272, 025342, 025364, 025220, 025223, 025247, 025248, 025251, 025253, 025288, and 025296.. The notice also lists other codes including 025335, 026008, 025230, 025287, 025233, 025237, 025238, 025239, 025240, 025241, 025290, 025294, 025329, 025330, 025217, 025218, 025219, 025254, and 025266.

Consumers are being urged not to consume any products with the listed lot numbers and to dispose of the items immediately. For people seeking a refund, the FDA said consumers can email recalls@springandmulberry.com with a photo of the product packaging showing the batch code.

Salmonella is a bacteria that can cause serious—and in some cases fatal—infections. particularly in young children. frail or elderly individuals. and those with weakened immune systems. the FDA said.. The agency noted that in healthy people, symptoms may include fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain.. In rare and more serious cases. it can spread to the bloodstream. potentially leading to conditions such as arterial infections. endocarditis. or arthritis.

This recall expansion is notable not only for its breadth—now spanning the company’s full set of flavors—but also for the chain of reasoning regulators described.. The agency’s focus on a specific date ingredient lot helps explain why the response widened from a subset of products to the entire lineup tied to that implicated batch.. It also underscores how a single upstream input can affect multiple finished goods.

The FDA’s warning messaging matters even though the agency reported that the recalled products tested negative for Salmonella and that no linked illnesses have been reported.. In practice. investigations can identify sources of potential contamination risk even when lab results for specific products do not show the pathogen. leading to precautionary recalls meant to prevent exposure.

For consumers. the most practical next step is to check batch codes printed on both the outer packaging and inner wrapper.. Because the recall is tied to lot numbers rather than only to flavor names. shoppers who bought different varieties may still need to verify their specific product codes before deciding whether to return or discard the item.

With chocolate bars sold nationwide and availability beginning in August 2025. regulators’ focus on clear identification—through printed lot numbers and a refund process—aims to reduce uncertainty.. The recall’s expansion also serves as a reminder that food safety reviews can evolve as investigations progress. reshaping what is considered affected as new findings come in.

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