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Natural Grocers is recalling its 2-pound Organic Mung Beans after receiving customer complaints about sharp glass fragments. The company says no illnesses or injuries have been reported; shoppers with affected pack dates should stop using the beans and discard them or return them for a refund or credit.
Natural Grocers is recalling its 2-pound Organic Mung Beans because the bags may contain glass fragments, the company said in an announcement posted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on October 22. The recall follows customer complaints; the company reported no illnesses or injuries as of the announcement and advised customers to stop using affected products.
The recall covers Natural Grocers Brand Bulk Organic Mung Beans sold in 2-pound clear plastic bags with UPC 000080112600. The affected pack dates are 26-160, 26-173, 26-196, 26-224 and 26-258. The date code appears in the lower-left corner of the product label.
Vitamin Cottage Natural Food Markets, Inc., based in Lakewood, Colorado, said it initiated the recall after receiving customer complaints about sharp glass fragments in the product. The company’s announcement warns that swallowing glass could cause injuries, including damage to teeth, cuts to the mouth or throat, or perforation of the intestine. These are potential harms described in the notice, not injuries reported in connection with this recall.
The affected lots may have shipped to Natural Grocers stores in 22 states: Arkansas, Arizona, Colorado, Iowa, Idaho, Kansas, Louisiana, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Nevada, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Washington, Wisconsin and Wyoming. The company said the lots began shipping on June 10, 2026. It advises customers to discontinue use and either discard the product or return it for a full refund or credit.
How to Identify Affected Bags
The key consumer action is to check the UPC and pack-date code before preparing or eating these beans. Because the recall concerns a possible physical contaminant, the hazard is not limited to a particular cooking method. Customers should not try to sort through, rinse or cook the product to remove fragments; the company’s stated instruction is to stop using affected bags.
The listed distribution spans 22 states, so the notice applies to shoppers across a broad part of the country rather than to one local store. A possible glass hazard can cause physical injury if swallowed, while the company’s report of no injuries so far describes the status at the time of its announcement—not a guarantee that every bag is free of contamination.
Customers who no longer have the packaging may have difficulty confirming a pack date or UPC. They can contact Natural Grocers directly to ask about the product and available refund or credit options. The announcement does not provide a separate online lookup tool or specify whether proof of purchase is required.
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Recall Notice and Distribution Dates
The FDA page identifies this as a company announcement and says the agency posts company recall notices as a public service. The notice states that the recall was made with the FDA’s knowledge. That wording does not say the FDA independently confirmed the contamination, endorsed the product or company, or reported a separate agency investigation.
The company’s stated reason is the potential presence of glass, following customer complaints about fragments. The affected lots began shipping on June 10, 2026, and the recall announcement was dated October 22, 2026. The five pack-date codes are the identifying details provided for shoppers; the notice does not say that all Natural Grocers mung beans or other pack dates are included.
What the Recall Notice Does Not Establish
The announcement does not state how many bags or total pounds are included, how many customer complaints were received, or whether testing found glass in specific samples. It also does not explain the source of the possible fragments or whether the company has identified a production or handling point involved.
The company reported no illnesses or injuries at the time of the notice. The available information does not say whether additional complaints or reports have come in since publication. The notice also does not provide a store-by-store list or say whether affected bags were sold through any channel beyond the listed Natural Grocers stores.
Customer Returns and Company Inquiries
Customers should compare the bag’s UPC and pack date with the recall notice, stop using any matching product, and discard it or return it to Natural Grocers for a full refund or credit. The company has not specified in the notice whether customers need a receipt, so those seeking a return can ask a store or contact the company before visiting.
For questions, Natural Grocers lists 303-226-1434, available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mountain Time, and media@naturalgrocers.com. The FDA notice does not give a further update schedule. Any additional information about the affected quantity, investigation or new health reports would need to come from the company or the FDA.
Key Questions
Which Natural Grocers mung beans are included in the recall?
The recall covers Natural Grocers Brand Bulk Organic Mung Beans in 2-pound clear plastic bags with UPC 000080112600 and pack dates 26-160, 26-173, 26-196, 26-224 or 26-258. The pack date is in the lower-left corner of the label.
What should I do if I have an affected bag?
Stop using it. Natural Grocers advises customers to discard the beans or return them for a full refund or credit. Do not eat or prepare product matching the listed recall details.
Have any illnesses or injuries been reported?
The company said no illnesses or injuries had been reported as of its October 22, 2026 announcement. The notice does not establish whether reports have changed since it was published.
Where were the recalled beans shipped?
The affected lots may have shipped to Natural Grocers stores in Arkansas, Arizona, Colorado, Iowa, Idaho, Kansas, Louisiana, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Nevada, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Washington, Wisconsin and Wyoming.
How can I contact Natural Grocers?
Call 303-226-1434 Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mountain Time, or email media@naturalgrocers.com with questions about the recall.
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