Natural Grocers is pulling 2-pound bags of organic mung beans from shelves in 22 states, including Oregon, after customers reported finding sharp glass fragments inside.
Vitamin Cottage Natural Food Markets Inc., the Lakewood, Colorado-based company behind the Natural Grocers brand, initiated the recall Oct. 22, according to a U.S. Food and Drug Administration notice. The company said it acted after receiving customer complaints about glass in the product. KGW reported on the recall Oct. 24.
Natural Grocers operates a store in Beaverton at 3805 SW 117th Ave., one of the Oregon locations where the affected bags may have been sold.
What to look for
The recalled Natural Grocers Brand Bulk Organic Mung Beans come in 2-pound clear plastic bags with UPC 000080112600. The recall covers five pack dates: 26-160, 26-173, 26-196, 26-224 and 26-258. The pack date is printed in the lower left corner of the label.
The affected lots began shipping June 10, according to the FDA notice. The recall spans 22 states, including Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Colorado and Texas.
No injuries reported
No injuries or illnesses have been reported so far. The company warned that swallowing glass fragments could cause damage to teeth, lacerations to the mouth and throat, or perforation of the intestine.
What shoppers should do
Customers who purchased the product should stop eating it immediately. They can return it to the store for a full refund or credit, the company said.
The recall was made with the knowledge of the FDA.
Shoppers with questions can contact Natural Grocers at 303-226-1434, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mountain time, or email [email protected].
