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10/22/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/22/2026 17:26

Natural Grocers (2 pound Mung Beans/Vitamin Cottage Natural Food Markets, Inc.) Recall reason: Possible foreign material contamination with glass

COMPANY ANNOUNCEMENT

Natural Grocers Recalls Natural Grocers Brand Organic 2 Pound Mung Beans Due to Potential Presence of Foreign Material

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Company Announcement Date: October 22, 2026 FDA Publish Date: October 22, 2026 Product Type: Food & Beverages Reason for Announcement:
Recall Reason Description
Possible foreign material contamination with glass
Company Name: Vitamin Cottage Natural Food Markets, Inc. Brand Name:
Brand Name(s)
Natural Grocers
Product Description:
Product Description
2 pound Mung Beans

Company Announcement

10/22/2026, Vitamin Cottage Natural Food Markets, Inc., Lakewood, Colorado, is recalling Natural Grocers Brand Organic 2-Pound Mung Beans due to the potential presence of glass.

The recall is being initiated after receiving customer complaints about sharp glass fragments in the product. Ingesting glass fragments may cause injury to the consumer, and these injuries may include damage to teeth, laceration of the mouth and throat, or perforation of the intestine. No illnesses or injuries have been reported to date.

The affected lots may have shipped to Natural Grocers stores in the following states: AR, AZ, CO, IA, ID, KS, LA, MN, MO, MT, ND, NE, NM, NV, OK, OR, SD, TX, UT, WA, WI and WY. These lots began shipping on 6/10/26.

The recalled Natural Grocers Brand Bulk Organic Mung Beans are packaged in 2-pound clear plastic bags with UPC 000080112600. The recall includes the following pack dates: 26-160, 26-173, 26-196, 26-224, and 26-258, which can be found in the lower left corner of the label.

Consumers who purchased this product should discontinue use immediately and either discard it or return it for a full refund or credit.

Consumers with questions may contact the company at 303-226-1434, Monday-Friday, 8am-5 pm (mountain time), or send email to [email protected].

This recall is being made with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Company Contact Information

Consumers: 303-226-1434 [email protected]

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