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.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class I
Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
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 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. 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
- Manufacturer
- Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage
- Category
- Food — Dried Fruit / Superfoods
- Hazard
- 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.
See all 2 products in this recall →Related recalls
Same manufacturer · Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage
See all →- CriticalNatural Grocers Organic Coconut Smiles Recalled for Salmonella
FDA (Food) · 2018-04-11
- CriticalNatural Grocers Recalls Energy Chunks Due to Salmonella Risk
FDA (Food) · 2014-08-27
- SevereNatural Grocers Organic Black Peppercorns Recalled for Salmonella Risk
FDA (Food) · 2014-04-30
- SevereNatural Grocers Recalls Dark Chocolate Almonds for Undeclared Peanuts
FDA (Food) · 2014-03-05
Same hazard · salmonella
See all →- SevereBerlin Seeds Recalls Alfalfa Sprouting Seeds for Potential E. coli and Salmonella
FDA (Food) · 2026-10-14
- CriticalTodd's Seeds Alfalfa and Mung Bundle Recalled for E. coli and Salmonella Risk
FDA (Food) · 2026-10-07
- CriticalTodd's Seeds Salad Sprouting Mixture Recalled for E. coli and Salmonella Risk
FDA (Food) · 2026-10-07
- CriticalTodd's Seeds Sprouting Seed Mix Recalled for E. coli and Salmonella Risk
FDA (Food) · 2026-10-07
- CriticalTodd's Seeds Broccoli & Friends Sprouting Seed Mix Recalled for Contamination
FDA (Food) · 2026-10-07
Similar recalls
- SevereNatural Grocers Organic Black Peppercorns Recalled for Salmonella Risk
FDA (Food) · 2014-04-30
- SevereFDA Recalls Organic Garlic Powder for Potential Salmonella Contamination
FDA (Food) · 2015-04-01
- CriticalNatural Grocers Organic Coconut Smiles Recalled for Salmonella
FDA (Food) · 2018-04-11
- SevereDancing Star Recalls Carob Supergreens Chunks of Energy Due to Salmonella Risk
FDA (Food) · 2014-11-12
- HighNatural Grocers Organic Elderberries Recalled for Salmonella Contamination Risk
FDA (Food) · 2020-12-02
- ModerateNatural Grocers Recalls Organic Soybeans Due to Potential Mold
FDA (Food) · 2019-12-18