CLASS I Food recall · Reported 30 Apr 2014 · FDA Enforcement Report
Pepper Black Whole Organic, about recalled by Natural Grocers by Vitamin
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage is recalling Pepper Black Whole Organic, about, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 7 Apr 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-1882-2014
- FDA event ID
- 67975
- Recalling firm
- Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Denver, CO
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 7 Apr 2014
- FDA classified
- 22 Apr 2014
- Reported
- 30 Apr 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
| 7 Apr 2014 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 22 Apr 2014 | Classified by FDA | +15 days |
| 30 Apr 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
Vitamin Cottage Natural Food Markets, Inc., a Lakewood, Colorado based natural grocery chain, is recalling multiple lots of Natural Grocers brand Organic Black Peppercorns as the product 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 by Vitamin Cottage, Pepper Black Whole Organic, about 0.30 lb, UPC 201046804762, packaged in plastic bags.
Where it was distributed
Nationwide. No foreign, govt/VA/military.
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Vitamin Cottage Natural Food Markets, Inc., a Lakewood, Colorado based natural grocery chain, is recalling multiple lots of Natural Grocers brand Organic Black Peppercorns as the product has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.
Which lots are affected?
Pack on dates: 28-14, 13-14, 351-13, 336-13, 322-13, 305-13, 290-13, 281-13, 266-13, 252-13, 245-13
Where was it sold?
Nationwide. No foreign, govt/VA/military.
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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