CLASS II Food recall · Reported 11 Oct 2017 · FDA Enforcement Report

Natural Grocers Organic Deglet Noor Dates recalled

Vitamin Cottage Natural Food Markets is recalling Natural Grocers Organic Deglet Noor Dates, Target weight is 0.60 - random weight package, distributed in 12 states. The recall was initiated on 12 Sep 2017 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesLot code 198-17 packed on date is on the front label beneath the Net Weight.

Quantity recalled898 bags

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-3608-2017
FDA event ID: 78120
Recalling firm: Vitamin Cottage Natural Food Markets, Lakewood, CO
Classification: Class II
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 12 Sep 2017
FDA classified: 29 Sep 2017
Reported: 11 Oct 2017
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: E-Mail
Reason category: Undeclared Tree Nuts
Product category: Other

Timeline

12 Sep 2017	Recall initiated by company
29 Sep 2017	Classified by FDA	+17 days
11 Oct 2017	Published in enforcement report	+12 days

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

Reason for recall

Recalling Natural Grocers brand Organic Deglet Dates because it may contain undeclared coconut

Product as listed by the FDA

Natural Grocers Organic Deglet Noor Dates, Target weight is 0.60 - 0.70 lb random weight package, Zip lock plastic bag.

Where it was distributed

45 retail locations in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Utah, Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Missouri . No foreign/VA/Govt/Military consignees.

Arizona Colorado Idaho Missouri Montana New Mexico Oregon Texas Utah Virginia Washington Wyoming

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

Recalling Natural Grocers brand Organic Deglet Dates because it may contain undeclared coconut

Which lots are affected?

Lot code 198-17 packed on date is on the front label beneath the Net Weight.

Where was it sold?

45 retail locations in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Utah, Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Missouri . No foreign/VA/Govt/Military 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 II mean?

Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.

Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 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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