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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IIRecall closedF-3608-2017/FDA enforcement
Vitamin Cottage Natural Food Markets, INC.·Food·Sep 12, 2017

Natural Grocers Organic Deglet Noor Dates, Target Weight Is 0.60 - 0.70 lb Random Weight…

What you need to know

Class II

  • What happened

    Recalling Natural Grocers brand Organic Deglet Dates because it may contain undeclared coconut

  • Health risk

    The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. An allergen that is present but missing or incorrect on the label can cause a serious reaction in allergic consumers.

  • 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.

Recall closed · classified by the FDAIN, VAMore food

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameVitamin Cottage Natural Food Markets, INC.
Recalling firmVitamin Cottage Natural Food Markets, INC.Lakewood, CO, United States
UPC / barcodesNo UPC listed in the FDA enforcement record.
Lot / date codes
  • Lot code 198-17 packed on date is on the front label beneath the Net Weight.
Distribution area
INVA

45 retail locations in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Utah, Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Missouri. No foreign/VA/Govt/Military consignees.

United States, Mexico

Quantity affected898 bags
Recall initiationFDA report date: October 11, 2017
FDA recall numberF-3608-2017

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Vitamin Cottage Natural Food Markets, INC. initiated this food recall on September 12, 2017. The FDA enforcement report states: Recalling Natural Grocers brand Organic Deglet Dates because it may contain undeclared coconut. The FDA report lists distribution as: 45 retail locations in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Utah, Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Missouri . No foreign/VA/Govt/Military consignees.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Recalling Natural Grocers brand Organic Deglet Dates because it may contain undeclared coconut

Natural Grocers Organic Deglet Noor Dates, Target Weight Is 0.60 - 0.70 lb Random Weight… was made or distributed by Vitamin Cottage Natural Food Markets, INC. in Lakewood, CO, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-3608-2017, dated October 11, 2017.

Why this is a Class II recall

Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. 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 may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote.

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 lot and date codes 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 allergen

Symptoms to watch for

Hives, swelling, wheezing, coughing, vomiting, abdominal pain or a drop in blood pressure. Anaphylaxis is a medical emergency.

When symptoms may appear

Allergic reactions often begin within minutes to a few hours of eating the allergen.

Higher-risk groups

Anyone with a diagnosed food allergy, especially children, and people with a history of anaphylaxis or asthma.

What to do now

  1. 1Do not eat or serve the affected product if you or anyone in the household has a diagnosed allergy.
  2. 2If symptoms such as swelling, wheezing or breathing difficulty occur, use the person's prescribed emergency plan and call emergency services.
  3. 3Keep the packaging, contact the retailer or manufacturer for a refund, and read the official recall notice for the exact allergen.

For a severe allergic reaction, do not wait for a callback or refund process before seeking emergency care.

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 Organic Deglet Noor Dates, Target Weight Is 0.60 - 0.70 lb Random Weight… recall?

Vitamin Cottage Natural Food Markets, INC. recalled Natural Grocers Organic Deglet Noor Dates, Target Weight Is 0.60 - 0.70 lb Random Weight… in an FDA Class II enforcement action reported as F-3608-2017. Recalling Natural Grocers brand Organic Deglet Dates because it may contain undeclared coconut

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 or serve the affected product if you or anyone in the household has a diagnosed allergy. If symptoms such as swelling, wheezing or breathing difficulty occur, use the person's prescribed emergency plan and call emergency services. Keep the packaging, contact the retailer or manufacturer for a refund, and read the official recall notice for the exact allergen.

Is the Vitamin Cottage Natural Food Markets, INC. 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-3608-2017. 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.