ANNOUNCED ONGOING Food recall · Reported 22 Oct 2026 · FDA company announcement, classification pending

Natural Grocers Mung Beans recalled by Vitamin Cottage Natural Food

Vitamin Cottage Natural Food Markets is recalling Natural Grocers Mung Beans, distributed in 22 states. The recall was initiated on 22 Oct 2026 and is listed as ongoing.

Recall details

Recall number: FDA-PR-415b66f2e228
Recalling firm: Vitamin Cottage Natural Food Markets
Brand: Natural Grocers
Classification: Pending
Status: Ongoing
Recall initiated: 22 Oct 2026
Reported: 22 Oct 2026
Reason category: Foreign Material
Product category: Beans & Lentils

Timeline

22 Oct 2026	Recall initiated by company
22 Oct 2026	Published in enforcement report	+0 days

Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.

Reason for recall

Possible foreign material contamination with glass. 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.

Foreign material recalls cover pieces of metal, plastic, glass, wood or other objects that got into the product during processing and could cause injury if eaten.

Product as listed by the company

Natural Grocers 2 pound Mung Beans

Where it was distributed

AR, AZ, CO, IA, ID, KS, LA, MN, MO, MT, ND, NE, NM, NV, OK, OR, SD, TX, UT, WA, WI, WY

Arkansas Arizona Colorado Iowa Idaho Kansas Louisiana Minnesota Missouri Montana North Dakota Nebraska New Mexico Nevada Oklahoma Oregon South Dakota Texas Utah Washington

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

Where was it sold?

AR, AZ, CO, IA, ID, KS, LA, MN, MO, MT, ND, NE, NM, NV, OK, OR, SD, TX, UT, WA, WI, WY

What should I do if I have it?

Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.

What does an unclassified recall mean?

The FDA assigns a class once it has assessed the health risk. Until then the recall is listed without one.

Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 23 Oct 2026. This is a company announcement published by the FDA; the FDA has not yet classified the recall. The record is updated when the classification appears in the Enforcement Report. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.

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