Natural Grocers recalls 2-lb organic mung beans over possible glass
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Vitamin Cottage Natural Food Markets is recalling Natural Grocers Brand Organic 2-pound Mung Beans because they may contain glass. Shoppers should check packs and avoid eating them.
What happened
Vitamin Cottage Natural Food Markets, Inc., of Lakewood, Colorado, is recalling Natural Grocers Brand Organic 2-Pound Mung Beans due to the potential presence of glass. The recall was announced on October 22, 2026, and was made with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. It follows customer complaints about sharp glass fragments in the product.
Affected products
- Natural Grocers Brand Bulk Organic Mung Beans, 2-pound clear plastic bags, UPC 000080112600
- Pack dates: 26-160, 26-173, 26-196, 26-224, 26-258 (found in the lower left corner of the label)
- Lots shipped to stores in AR, AZ, CO, IA, ID, KS, LA, MN, MO, MT, ND, NE, NM, NV, OK, OR, SD, TX, UT, WA, WI and WY, beginning 6/10/26
The risk
Ingesting glass fragments may cause injury, including damage to teeth, laceration of the mouth and throat, or perforation of the intestine. No illnesses or injuries have been reported to date.
What to do
Consumers who purchased this product should discontinue use immediately and either discard it or return it for a full refund or credit. Consumers with questions may call 303-226-1434, Monday-Friday, 8am-5 pm (mountain time), or email media@naturalgrocers.com.
What you can doAI-generated
- ✓Check the pack dates first. Look in the lower left corner of the label for 26-160, 26-173, 26-196, 26-224, or 26-258. If yours matches, stop using the beans now.
- ✓Throw the bag out or take it back to any Natural Grocers store for a full refund or credit. Don't rinse and cook them, because a glass shard can hide in the beans where you won't see it.
- ✓Sort through any mung beans you have already cooked or are soaking. Pick through them by hand and watch for small glassy pieces. If you find anything, don't swallow it. Spit it out, rinse your mouth, and see a doctor if you feel pain or cuts in the mouth or throat.
- ✓Call 303-226-1434 Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm mountain time, or email media@naturalgrocers.com if you have questions about your bag. Ask about your refund before you head to the store.
Always consult a healthcare professional for personal medical advice.
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