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ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0223-2020·Announced 2019-12-18

Natural Grocers Recalls Organic Soybeans Due to Potential Mold

Natural Grocers is recalling two lots of 2 lb. organic soybeans because they have the potential to contain mold.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class III, which is defined as unlikely to cause adverse health consequences, and the hazard is a potential mold contamination without reported illnesses.

Plain-English summary

Vitamin Cottage Natural Foods Market, Inc. DBA Natural Grocers is recalling two lots of 2 lb. organic soybeans. The recall is being conducted because the product has the potential to contain mold.

The affected product is Natural Grocers SOYBEANS ORGANIC in 2.0 lbs (32 oz) (907 g) plastic retail bags, packaged by Vitamin Cottage. The recall covers 2,061 bags. The specific lots are identified by pack dates 19-168 (6/17/19) and 19-205 (7/24/19), with UPC 0 00080 66360 7, SAP 600251, and PLU 663-60.

The product was distributed nationwide to Natural Grocers retail stores in Washington, Oregon, Nevada, Montana, Idaho, Utah, Arizona, Wyoming, Colorado, New Mexico, North Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri, Arkansas, and Louisiana. Consumers should check their pantries for these specific lots and dispose of the product or return it to the store of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Natural Grocers SOYBEANS ORGANIC in 2.0 lbs (32 oz) (907 g) plastic retail bags, 9 bags/case, Packaged by Vitamin Cottage
Hazard
Affected units
2,061

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (4)

  • UPC 0 00080 66360 7
  • Packed on: 19-168 (6/17/19) and 19-205 (7/24/19)
  • SAP: 600251
  • PLU: 663-60.

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 20 states specifically:

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