CLASS II Food recall · Reported 11 Mar 2020 · FDA Enforcement Report

Natural Grocers Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil recalled

Vitamin Cottage Natural Food Markets is recalling Natural Grocers Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil, distributed in 20 states. The recall was initiated on 7 Feb 2020 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

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Lot, batch or date codesBatch/Lot Code: HBC-0919; Manufactured Date: 09/01/2019; Expiration Date: 08/31/2021

Quantity recalled5220 units / 435 cases

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-0776-2020
FDA event ID: 85024
Recalling firm: Vitamin Cottage Natural Food Markets, Golden, CO
Classification: Class II
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 7 Feb 2020
FDA classified: 3 Mar 2020
Reported: 11 Mar 2020
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: E-Mail
Reason category: Mold
Product category: Vitamins

Timeline

7 Feb 2020	Recall initiated by company
3 Mar 2020	Classified by FDA	+25 days
11 Mar 2020	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

Product tested high for mold.

Product as listed by the FDA

Natural Grocers Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil, packaged in glass jars with metal lids and a plastic shrink seal, 32 oz. (946 mL), UPC# 849327-000375, Vitamin Cottage Natural Foods Markets (dba Natural Grocers) Lakewood, CO 80228. 12 units (jars)/case in cardboard box.

Where it was distributed

157 Natural Grocers' stores in AR, AZ, CO, IA, ID, KS, LA, MN, MS, MT, NE, NV, NM, ND, OK, OR, TX, UT, WA, WY

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

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

Product tested high for mold.

Which lots are affected?

Batch/Lot Code: HBC-0919; Manufactured Date: 09/01/2019; Expiration Date: 08/31/2021

Where was it sold?

157 Natural Grocers' stores in AR, AZ, CO, IA, ID, KS, LA, MN, MS, MT, NE, NV, NM, ND, OK, OR, TX, UT, WA, 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 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.

Other products in this recall event

1 other product · FDA event 85024

This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Natural Grocers Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil recalled.

Reported	Class	Recall	Company	Reason	Where
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