CLASS III Food recall · Reported 18 Dec 2019 · FDA Enforcement Report
Natural Grocers Soybeans Organic/case recalled
Vitamin Cottage Natural Foods Market is recalling Natural Grocers Soybeans Organic/case, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 14 Oct 2019 and the FDA has classified it as Class III.
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-0223-2020
- FDA event ID
- 84275
- Recalling firm
- Vitamin Cottage Natural Foods Market, Lakewood, CO
- Classification
- Class III
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 14 Oct 2019
- FDA classified
- 9 Dec 2019
- Reported
- 18 Dec 2019
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Reason category
- Mold
- Product category
- Vitamins
Timeline
| 14 Oct 2019 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 9 Dec 2019 | Classified by FDA | +56 days |
| 18 Dec 2019 | Published in enforcement report | +9 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Firm is recalling two lots of 2 lb. organic soybeans because they have the potential to contain mold.
Product as listed by the FDA
Natural Grocers SOYBEANS ORGANIC in 2.0 lbs (32 oz) (907 g) plastic retail bags, 9 bags/case, Packaged by Vitamin Cottage
Where it was distributed
Nationwide to Natural Grocers retail stores: WA, OR, NV, MT, ID, UT, AZ, WY, CO, NM, ND, NE, KS, OK, TX, MN, IA, MO, AR, LA.
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Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Firm is recalling two lots of 2 lb. organic soybeans because they have the potential to contain mold.
Which lots are affected?
UPC 0 00080 66360 7, Packed on: 19-168 (6/17/19) and 19-205 (7/24/19), SAP: 600251, PLU: 663-60.
Where was it sold?
Nationwide to Natural Grocers retail stores: WA, OR, NV, MT, ID, UT, AZ, WY, CO, NM, ND, NE, KS, OK, TX, MN, IA, MO, AR, LA.
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 III mean?
Class III recalls are for products unlikely to cause any adverse health consequence, usually labelling or quality issues.
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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