Natural Grocers Amaranth Grain recalled for potential Salmonella contamination
Natural Grocers Amaranth Grain has been recalled due to potential Salmonella contamination. The FDA Class II recall affects 6,351 units distributed across 21 states.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class II
Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: This is an FDA Class II recall for potential Salmonella contamination. Salmonella is a high-risk pathogen; however, the source indicates contamination is only potential and does not report any illnesses or injuries, placing this in the High severity category per the rubric.
Plain-English summary
Amaranth Grain Organic, branded as Natural Grocers, packaged in 1 LB (454g) plastic bags (UPC 0 00080 12550 1), has been recalled. The affected lot codes are 22-102, 22-103, 22-130, and 22-194.
The FDA issued a Class II recall after determining the product has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, a pathogenic bacterium that can cause serious illness.
Approximately 6,351 units were distributed to consumers in Arkansas, Arizona, Colorado, Iowa, Idaho, Kansas, Louisiana, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming.
Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it. The FDA recommends returning the product to the point of purchase for a refund or replacement.
The recalled product
- Product
- Amaranth Grain Organic, brand Natural Grocers, packaged in plastic bag, net wt. 1 LB (454g) UPC 0 00080 12550 1. Label has cooking instructions: "Preparation: RINSE 1C GRAIN. BRING 3C WATER TO BOIL. ADD GRAIN. COVER. REDUCE HEAT TO SIMMER. COOK FOR 25 MIN".
- Manufacturer
- Vitamin Cottage Natural Food Markets, Inc.
- Category
- Food — Grain / Dry Goods
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 6,351
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)
- 22-102
- 22-103
- 22-130
- 22-194
Distribution
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