CLASS I Food recall · Reported 27 Aug 2014 · FDA Enforcement Report
Natural Grocers Organic Chunks of Energy Carob Supergreens recalled
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage is recalling Natural Grocers Organic Chunks of Energy Carob Supergreens random weight, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 25 Jul 2014 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.
Check your package
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.
Recall details
- Recall number
- F-2335-2014
- FDA event ID
- 68936
- Recalling firm
- Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Denver, CO
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 25 Jul 2014
- FDA classified
- 19 Aug 2014
- Reported
- 27 Aug 2014
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
- Reason category
- Salmonella
- Product category
- Vitamins
Timeline
| 25 Jul 2014 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 19 Aug 2014 | Classified by FDA | +25 days |
| 27 Aug 2014 | Published in enforcement report | +8 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage is recalling Chunks of Energy Carob Greens and Chunks of Energy Date Flax/Tumeric due to the potential presence of Salmonella.
Salmonella causes fever, diarrhea and abdominal cramps, usually 12 to 72 hours after eating contaminated food. Most people recover without treatment, but severe cases can need hospital care.
Product as listed by the FDA
Natural Grocers Organic Chunks of Energy Carob Supergreens, 0.70 lb. random weight, Packaged in Plastic Bags, Packaged by Vitamin Cottage Natural Food Markets, Inc. Lakewood, CO 80228 (303) 986-4600
Where it was distributed
Nationwide. No foreign/military/govt/VA consignees.
Questions about this recall
Is Natural Grocers Organic Chunks of Energy Carob Supergreens random weight recalled?
Yes. Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage recalled Natural Grocers Organic Chunks of Energy Carob Supergreens random weight on 25 Jul 2014. The recall is Class I and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-2335-2014.
Why was it recalled?
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage is recalling Chunks of Energy Carob Greens and Chunks of Energy Date Flax/Tumeric due to the potential presence of Salmonella.
Which lots are affected?
"Packed On" dates: 155-14, 167-14, 175-14
Where was it sold?
Nationwide. No foreign/military/govt/VA consignees.
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 Class I mean?
Class I is the most serious FDA recall category: there is a reasonable probability that using the product will cause serious health consequences or death.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 21 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
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