Chocolate Bar Recalled for Salmonella Contamination

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A specialty chocolate bar is being recalled after routine testing raised concerns about possible salmonella contamination. Salmonella is a pathogen that can cause serious — and sometimes fatal — infections, particularly in young children, older adults and people with weakened immune systems.

Spring & Mulberry is voluntarily recalling a single lot of its Mint Leaf Date Sweetened Chocolate Bar (2.1 oz) after third-party testing indicated potential contamination, according to an announcement. No illnesses have been reported.

The recalled chocolate

The affected chocolate bars were distributed nationwide via retail stores and online orders. The recall is limited to a specific lot produced by Spring & Mulberry and does not affect any of the company’s other products.

The product details are:

Spring & Mulberry Mint Leaf Date Sweetened Chocolate Bar

Spring & Mulberry Issues Voluntary Recall of Mint Leaf Date Sweetened Chocolate Bar

Courtesy fda.gov

Size: 2.1 ounces

Lot code: #025255

The lot code is listed on the back of the packaging and inner flow wrap. Please see an example of the packaging and lot code below.

What consumers should do

• Do not eat the chocolate. Dispose of it.
• Request a refund by emailing recalls@springandmulberry.com with a photo of the lot code.

Symptoms of a salmonella infection

Healthy individuals infected with salmonella may experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain, according to the company announcement posted by the FDA. Anyone with these symptoms should seek medical attention. In rare cases the infection can enter the bloodstream and lead to arterial infections (infected aneurysms), endocarditis or arthritis.

Spring & Mulberry is voluntarily recalling one lot of its 2.1‑ounce Mint Leaf Date‑Sweetened Chocolate Bars after routine third‑party testing indicated possible salmonella; no illnesses reported.