Spring & Mulberry Lavender Rose Date-Sweetened Chocolate Recall: What To Do

spring mulberry recall notices went out in July 2026 after a chocolate bar was flagged for possible Salmonella. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration listed the action as recall number H-1099-2026, dated July 1, 2026. The recalling firm is Spring & Mulberry Inc. of Raleigh, North Carolina. The product is the Spring & Mulberry Lavender Rose Date-Sweetened Chocolate bar. The FDA classified it as Class I, the agency’s most serious category. That classification matters to shoppers. It means the FDA judged that eating the product could cause serious health problems.

What the Spring Mulberry Recall Covers

The recalled item is a single product line. It is the Spring & Mulberry Lavender Rose Date-Sweetened Chocolate bar. The net weight is 2.1 oz, or 60 grams. Each bar is individually packaged in a light blue box. The UPC code on the package is 850055470019. The box lists “Dist. By Spring & Mulberry Raleigh, NC 27606.”

The spring mulberry recall covers both wholesale and retail packaging. Wholesale product was packed 48 bars per case when caddied. Uncaddied cases held 56 bars. Retail product was sold individually. The FDA record puts the total scope at 48,655 units. That is a substantial volume for a small specialty bar.

Check your pantry and your gift boxes. Date-sweetened chocolate is often bought as a specialty or health-conscious item. As a result, bars can sit unopened for months. The light blue box is the fastest visual cue. However, the UPC is the definitive identifier. Match 850055470019 exactly before you assume a bar is covered.

Typically, food recalls are tied to specific lot codes or best-by dates. The agency record for this spring mulberry recall describes the product by name, size, packaging, and UPC. If you have any bar matching that description, treat it as within scope. For example, a bar received as a gift with no receipt still counts if the UPC matches. Do not eat it while you sort out the paperwork.

The Hazard and Reported Injuries

The stated hazard is potential Salmonella contamination. Salmonella is a bacterium that causes salmonellosis. It is one of the most common causes of foodborne illness in the United States. It does not change the taste, smell, or appearance of food. As a result, a contaminated chocolate bar looks and tastes completely normal.

Symptoms typically appear six hours to six days after exposure. Common signs include fever, diarrhea, stomach cramps, nausea, and vomiting. In most cases, healthy adults recover within four to seven days without treatment. However, some people become seriously ill. Severe cases can require hospitalization and IV fluids.

Certain groups face higher risk. Young children, adults over 65, pregnant people, and anyone with a weakened immune system are more vulnerable. In rare cases, Salmonella enters the bloodstream. That can lead to invasive infection affecting bones, joints, or the nervous system. The Class I designation in this spring mulberry recall reflects that potential for serious harm.

Whether anyone was actually made ill by this product is not stated in the agency record. This guide does not claim that injuries occurred, and it does not claim that none occurred. The record simply does not say. If you ate a recalled bar and became sick, contact a doctor and keep the packaging.

What To Do If You Own This Product

Stop eating the product right away. That is the first and most important step. Do not taste a small piece to check it. Salmonella gives no warning through flavor or smell. A single bite can be enough to cause illness in a vulnerable person.

Next, confirm whether your bar is covered. Look at the box color, the product name, and the net weight. Then check the UPC against 850055470019. Take a clear photo of the front and back of the package. For example, photograph the barcode and any printed codes on the flap. That record is useful later.

Then follow the official instructions. The remedy details for this recall are set out in the FDA’s official notice, and you should follow what that notice says. This guide does not restate the remedy, because the agency record here is unclear on that point. Read the notice directly: FDA Enforcement Report — official recall notice

Also clean where the bar was stored, and wash your hands. Salmonella can spread from surfaces to other food. In most cases, soap and hot water are enough for hard surfaces. If you have questions about your specific purchase, contact Spring & Mulberry Inc. or the store where you bought it. Retailers typically have their own recall procedures too.

Does a Spring Mulberry Recall Mean You Can Sue?

No. A recall is not a lawsuit. This is worth saying plainly. A recall is a safety action taken by a company, sometimes at an agency’s urging. Its purpose is to get a risky product out of circulation. It is a public health step, not a court finding of fault.

The spring mulberry recall by itself does not create a legal claim for you. Owning a recalled bar is not an injury in the eyes of most courts. Typically, a product liability claim requires more. You generally need an actual harm, and you need to connect that harm to the product.

Causation is often the hard part in food cases. Many things cause stomach illness. As a result, proof usually depends on medical records, timing, lab testing, and sometimes the remaining product itself. That is one reason to keep any leftover packaging. For example, an unopened portion of a bar can matter a great deal to an investigation.

If you believe you were harmed, speak with a licensed attorney in your state. Deadlines to file, called statutes of limitations, vary and can be short. You may be eligible to pursue a claim, depending on the facts. However, no outcome is guaranteed, and nothing here promises compensation. This guide is general information, not legal advice.

How Recalls Connect to Mass Tort Cases

Recalls and mass torts are separate things that sometimes overlap. A recall does not start litigation. However, the documents behind a recall can become evidence if litigation later happens. Internal testing records, complaint logs, and communications with regulators often show what a company knew and when. That timeline is frequently the center of a case.

Real examples show the pattern. Philips recalled millions of CPAP and ventilator devices in 2021 over foam degradation, and extensive litigation followed and was consolidated in federal court. Takata’s airbag inflator recalls became the largest auto recall in U.S. history and were followed by years of claims. In both situations, the recall came first and the legal process came later, driven by documented injuries. As of this writing, no such litigation is being asserted here, and none should be assumed from this spring mulberry recall alone.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know if my chocolate bar is part of the spring mulberry recall?

Check the UPC on the package against 850055470019. The covered item is the Lavender Rose Date-Sweetened Chocolate bar, 2.1 oz (60g), in a light blue box. If it matches, stop eating it.

Were any illnesses reported in this recall?

The FDA record for recall H-1099-2026 does not state whether illnesses were reported. This guide will not claim either way. If you got sick after eating the product, see a doctor and keep the packaging.

What does Class I mean in the spring mulberry recall?

Class I is the FDA’s most serious recall category. It means there is a reasonable probability that using the product will cause serious health consequences or death. Class II and Class III recalls involve lower levels of risk.

Were You Injured by a Recalled Product?

A recall by itself is a safety action, not a legal claim. However, if a recalled product caused a real injury, you may be eligible to pursue compensation. A licensed attorney can review your situation at no upfront cost — most work on contingency, meaning you pay nothing unless you recover.

Official Sources & Resources

Verify every recall against the issuing agency before acting:

• U.S. Food and Drug Administration: official recall database — the record of truth for this notice
• CPSC: cpsc.gov — household goods, toys, furniture, appliances
• FDA: fda.gov — food, drugs, and medical devices
• NHTSA: nhtsa.gov — vehicles, tires, and child car seats
• USDA FSIS: fsis.usda.gov — meat, poultry, and egg products

Content last reviewed August 2026. This is general educational information, not legal advice. If you notice outdated information, please contact us.

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