CLASS I Food recall · Reported 1 Apr 2015 · FDA Enforcement Report
Natural Grocers Organic Garlic Powder recalled
Vitamin Cottage Natural Food Markets is recalling Natural Grocers Organic Garlic Powder, distributed in 16 states. The recall was initiated on 11 Feb 2015 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-1580-2015
- FDA event ID
- 70542
- Recalling firm
- Vitamin Cottage Natural Food Markets, Lakewood, CO
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 11 Feb 2015
- FDA classified
- 20 Mar 2015
- Reported
- 1 Apr 2015
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Reason category
- Salmonella
- Product category
- Vitamins
Timeline
| 11 Feb 2015 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 20 Mar 2015 | Classified by FDA | +37 days |
| 1 Apr 2015 | 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
Vitamin Cottage Natural Food Markets, Inc. is recalling two lots of Natural Grocers brand Organic Garlic Powder because it has the potential to be contaminated with 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 brand Organic Garlic Powder. Natural Grocers brand Organic Garlic Powder. Packaged in Zip-Lock-type plastic bags, labeled by random weight, average 0.28 lb. per package, distributed in 25 lb. cases. Packed by Vitamin Cottage Natural Grocers, Inc., Lakewood, CO.
Where it was distributed
Distributed to stores in Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma, Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, Utah, Wyoming, Montana, Idaho, Oregon, Washington, Nevada, Arkasas. No distribution to U.S. Defense Supply, VA, or foreign countries.
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Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Vitamin Cottage Natural Food Markets, Inc. is recalling two lots of Natural Grocers brand Organic Garlic Powder because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.
Which lots are affected?
Julian Packed on Date: 61-15, 40-15, 20-15, 351-14, 006-15, 316-14, 329-14, 288-14, 301-14, 275-14, 267-14, 252-14, 237-14
Where was it sold?
Distributed to stores in Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma, Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, Utah, Wyoming, Montana, Idaho, Oregon, Washington, Nevada, Arkasas. No distribution to U.S. Defense Supply, VA, or foreign countries.
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 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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