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Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage·Food·Feb 7, 2014

Natural Grocers Brand Dark Chocolate Almonds

What you need to know

Class I

  • What happened

    Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage is recalling one lot of six ounce packages of Natural Grocers brand Dark Chocolate Almonds with the Julian packed-on date 13-351 because some…

  • Health risk

    The product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death. Tree nuts such as almonds or walnuts were not declared, posing a risk to people with tree-nut allergy.

  • Action required

    Do not eat the product if you or someone in your household has a diagnosed allergy. Check the codes below, return it to the retailer for a refund, or dispose of it safely. Seek urgent care for signs of a severe allergic reaction.

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameNatural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage
Recalling firmNatural Grocers by Vitamin CottageDenver, CO, United States
UPC / barcodes
0 00082 65007 0
Lot / date codes
  • Julian packed-on date 13-351
Distribution area
Nationwide

Nationwide, no military/govt/VA or foreign consignees.

United States

Quantity affected994 bags
Recall initiationFDA report date: March 5, 2014
FDA recall numberF-1589-2014

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage initiated this food recall on February 7, 2014. The FDA enforcement report states: Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage is recalling one lot of six ounce packages of Natural Grocers brand Dark Chocolate Almonds with the Julian packed-on date 13-351 because some bags in this lot may contain dark chocolate covered peanuts which are not declared on the label. The FDA report lists distribution as: Nationwide, no military/govt/VA or foreign consignees.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage is recalling one lot of six ounce packages of Natural Grocers brand Dark Chocolate Almonds with the Julian packed-on date 13-351 because some bags in this lot may contain dark chocolate covered peanuts which are not declared on the label.

Natural Grocers Brand Dark Chocolate Almonds was made or distributed by Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage in Denver, CO, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-1589-2014, dated March 5, 2014.

Why this is a Class I recall

Class I means the product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death. In this recall, an allergen that is present but missing or incorrect on the label can cause a serious reaction in allergic consumers.

FDA definition

The product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death.

What to do now

  1. 1

    Stop using it

    Do not eat, drink or take the affected product.

  2. 2

    Check the codes

    Compare the UPC and lot code against the table above.

  3. 3

    Return or discard

    Contact the retailer or recalling firm about a refund, and dispose of the product safely.

Consumer safety guide

Undeclared tree nuts

Symptoms to watch for

Hives, swelling, wheezing, digestive symptoms or anaphylaxis can occur in people with a tree-nut allergy.

When symptoms may appear

Reactions can begin within minutes to a few hours after eating the product.

Higher-risk groups

People with a diagnosed tree-nut allergy, especially children and anyone with a history of anaphylaxis.

What to do now

  1. 1Do not eat the product if you have a tree-nut allergy.
  2. 2Seek emergency care for breathing difficulty, throat swelling or other signs of anaphylaxis.
  3. 3Keep the packaging and contact the retailer or manufacturer about a refund.

This is general consumer safety information, not medical advice or a diagnosis. Follow the official recall notice and contact a healthcare professional if you have concerns about exposure or symptoms.

Frequently asked

Questions about this recall

What is the Natural Grocers Brand Dark Chocolate Almonds recall?

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage recalled Natural Grocers Brand Dark Chocolate Almonds in an FDA Class I enforcement action reported as F-1589-2014. Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage is recalling one lot of six ounce packages of Natural Grocers brand Dark Chocolate Almonds with the Julian packed-on date 13-351 because some…

What should I do if I bought this product?

Do not eat the product if you or someone in your household has a diagnosed allergy. Check the codes below, return it to the retailer for a refund, or dispose of it safely. Seek urgent care for signs of a severe allergic reaction. Do not eat the product if you have a tree-nut allergy. Seek emergency care for breathing difficulty, throat swelling or other signs of anaphylaxis. Keep the packaging and contact the retailer or manufacturer about a refund.

Is the Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage recall still active?

The FDA lists this recall as recall closed. It remains relevant if you still have the affected product or need to identify a historical recall.

Where can I verify this recall?

This page is normalized from the openFDA enforcement record F-1589-2014. You can verify it directly using the official source link on this page. VerifyRecall updates its index from public FDA enforcement data and does not replace advice from the FDA, the recalling firm or a healthcare professional.

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Record last synced from official openFDA enforcement data on November 14, 2026. Source record: official FDA notice.