The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-2336-2014·Announced 2014-08-27

Natural Grocers Recalls Energy Chunks Due to Salmonella Risk

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage is recalling Chunks of Energy products due to the potential presence of 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 recalling Chunks of Energy Carob Greens and Chunks of Energy Date Flax/Turmeric. The recall is being conducted due to the potential presence of Salmonella in these products.

The affected products are packaged in plastic bags and were distributed nationwide. No foreign, military, government, or VA consignees are listed for this recall.

Consumers should stop using the recalled products and check their pantries for the specific items mentioned in the recall notice.

The recalled product

Product
Natural Grocers Organic Chunks of Energy Date Flax Turmeric, 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
3,172

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)

  • "Packed On" dates: 125-14
  • 133-14
  • 147-14
  • 155-14

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 →