Natural Grocers Organic Coconut Smiles Recalled for Salmonella
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage is recalling Organic Coconut Smiles because the product tested positive for Salmonella.
What this means for you
Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.
Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a minimum severity score of 5 according to the rubric.
Plain-English summary
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage is voluntarily recalling 12,607 units of Organic Coconut Smiles, 10 oz. plastic resealable bags. The recall was initiated because the product tested positive for Salmonella.
The affected product was distributed to 145 retail Natural Grocers stores nationwide. The recall includes units with specific Packed-On dates ranging from 16-340 to 18-053. No government, VA, military, or foreign consignees were involved in the distribution.
Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it and return it to the place of purchase for a refund or contact the company for further instructions.
The recalled product
- Product
- Natural Grocers Organic Coconut Smiles, 10 oz. plastic resealable bag, Packaged by Vitamin Cottage Natural Food Markets, Inc. Lakewood, CO 80228 (303) 986-4600
- Manufacturer
- Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage
- Category
- Food — Snacks
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 12,607
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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