Specialty chocolate bars are being pulled from shelves due to potential salmonella contamination concerns, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Jan. 12.
Spring & Mulberry has issued a voluntary recall for its Mint Leaf Date-Sweetened Chocolate Bar, which has been available for purchase online and at select retail outlets nationwide since September, according to the FDA. The recall specifically affects packages with the lot code #025255
The potential contamination was identified after routine testing by a third-party laboratory, according to the announcement. To date, there have been no reported illnesses or adverse health effects.
Consumers who bought the recalled chocolate should dispose of it and request a refund from Spring & Mulberry by contacting the company with a photo of the chocolate that shows the affected lot code.
USA TODAY has reached out to Spring & Mulberry for further comment but has not received an immediate response.
