1) Spring & Mulberry Pure Dark Date-Sweetened Chocolate

Spring & Mulberry Inc. has recalled 1) Spring & Mulberry Pure Dark Date-Sweetened Chocolate, according to data published by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The recall was reported on July 1, 2026 and was initiated on January 9, 2026. It is classified as a Class I recall, which means there is a reasonable chance that using this product could cause serious health problems or death.

Below is a plain-English summary of what was recalled, why it was recalled, how to tell whether you have the affected product, and what steps you can take. For the complete and most current details, you can view the FDA record linked further down this page.

What was recalled?

This recall covers 1) Spring & Mulberry Pure Dark Date-Sweetened Chocolate, with approximately 111,733 individual bars affected. The company behind the recall is Spring & Mulberry Inc., based in Raleigh, NC. The FDA describes the product as: “1) Spring & Mulberry Pure Dark Date-Sweetened Chocolate, Net Wt. 2.1 oz. (60g), individually packaged in a navy blue box, UPC 850055470002, Dist. By Spring & Mulberry Raleigh, NC 27606. Wholesale product packed 48 bars (caddied)/56 bars (uncaddied) per case.…”

Why was 1) Spring & Mulberry Pure Dark Date-Sweetened Chocolate recalled?

According to the FDA, the stated reason for the recall is: “Potential Salmonella contamination.” In plain terms, this recall relates to Salmonella.

Salmonella is a group of bacteria that is one of the most common causes of foodborne illness in the United States. Public health authorities note that infections can lead to symptoms such as fever, diarrhea, and stomach cramps, and that young children, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems are at higher risk of serious illness. Because it can spread through contaminated food, regulators treat Salmonella findings seriously.

What should you do?

If you think you may have bought 1) Spring & Mulberry Pure Dark Date-Sweetened Chocolate, compare it against the product description and identifying codes (1) Pure Dark: Product Number SMBARPC20001 Batch/Lot 025217 and Use By 02/28/2027 Batch/Lot 025218 and Use By 02/28/2027 Batch/Lot 025219 and Use By 02/28/2027…) before using it. This recall is currently listed as ongoing.

The general guidance for a matching product is to stop using it and follow the instructions in the official FDA recall notice, which may include a repair, replacement, refund, or safe disposal. When in doubt, contact Spring & Mulberry Inc. or your local health authority.

About this recall

This recall was distributed in NC. RecallRadar summarizes recall information from public FDA data to make it easier to understand. We are an independent service and are not affiliated with the FDA or any government agency, so please always refer to the official source for the authoritative record — and note the “last synced” date shown on this page, since recall details can change over time.