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SevereFDA (Food)·F-2335-2014·Announced 2014-08-27

Natural Grocers Recalls Organic Chunks of Energy Carob Supergreens for Salmonella Risk

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage is recalling Organic Chunks of Energy Carob Supergreens due to the potential presence of Salmonella.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class I, which indicates a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to the violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. The rubric mandates a score of at least 4 for FDA Class I recalls.

Plain-English summary

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage is recalling Organic Chunks of Energy Carob Supergreens, 0.70 lb. random weight, packaged in plastic bags. The recall is being conducted due to the potential presence of Salmonella.

The affected product was packaged by Vitamin Cottage Natural Food Markets, Inc. in Lakewood, Colorado. The recall covers 1,748 bags with "Packed On" dates of 155-14, 167-14, and 175-14. The product was distributed nationwide, with no foreign, military, government, or VA consignees.

Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it and return it to the place of purchase for a refund or contact the recalling firm for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Natural Grocers Organic Chunks of Energy Carob Supergreens, 0.70 lb. random weight, Packaged in Plastic Bags, Packaged by Vitamin Cottage Natural Food Markets, Inc. Lakewood, CO 80228 (303) 986-4600
Affected units
1,748

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 (3)

  • "Packed On" dates: 155-14
  • 167-14
  • 175-14

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 2 recalled by Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

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