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Vitamin Cottage Natural Foods Market, INC Dba Natural Grocers·Food·Oct 14, 2019

Natural Grocers Soybeans Organic in 2.0 Lbs (32 OZ) (907 g) Plastic Retail Bags, 9 Bags/case, …

What you need to know

Class III

  • What happened

    Firm is recalling two lots of 2 lb. organic soybeans because they have the potential to contain mold.

  • Health risk

    The product is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. These recalls are often related to labeling or quality violations. Visible or laboratory-detected mold can signal a moisture, temperature or seal failure.

  • Action required

    Do not eat the product. Check the lot and UPC codes below, then discard it or return it to the retailer for a refund. If you have already eaten it, monitor for symptoms and seek medical care if they are severe or persistent.

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameVitamin Cottage Natural Foods Market, INC Dba Natural Grocers
Recalling firmVitamin Cottage Natural Foods Market, INC Dba Natural GrocersLakewood, CO, United States
UPC / barcodes
0 00080 66360 7
Lot / date codes
  • UPC 0 00080 66360 7, Packed on: 19-168 (6/17/19) and 19-205 (7/24/19), SAP: 600251, PLU: 663-60.
Distribution area
Nationwide

Nationwide to Natural Grocers retail stores: WA, OR, NV, MT, ID, UT, AZ, WY, CO, NM, ND, NE, KS, OK, TX, MN, IA, MO, AR, LA.

United States

Quantity affected2, 061 bags
Recall initiationFDA report date: December 18, 2019
FDA recall numberF-0223-2020

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Vitamin Cottage Natural Foods Market, INC Dba Natural Grocers initiated this food recall on October 14, 2019. The FDA enforcement report states: Firm is recalling two lots of 2 lb. organic soybeans because they have the potential to contain mold. The FDA report lists distribution as: Nationwide to Natural Grocers retail stores: WA, OR, NV, MT, ID, UT, AZ, WY, CO, NM, ND, NE, KS, OK, TX, MN, IA, MO, AR, LA.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Firm is recalling two lots of 2 lb. organic soybeans because they have the potential to contain mold.

Natural Grocers Soybeans Organic in 2.0 Lbs (32 OZ) (907 g) Plastic Retail Bags, 9 Bags/case, … was made or distributed by Vitamin Cottage Natural Foods Market, INC Dba Natural Grocers in Lakewood, CO, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-0223-2020, dated December 18, 2019.

Why this is a Class III recall

Class III means the product is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. These recalls are often related to labeling or quality violations. In this recall, visible or laboratory-detected mold can signal a moisture, temperature or seal failure.

FDA definition

The product is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. These recalls are often related to labeling or quality violations.

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

Mold contamination

Symptoms to watch for

Eating a moldy product may cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or allergic reactions. Do not intentionally inspect, smell or taste a suspect product.

Higher-risk groups

People with mold allergies, asthma, a weakened immune system, pregnant people and young children should be especially cautious.

What to do now

  1. 1Stop using or eating the affected product and keep it away from children and pets.
  2. 2Match the product against the UPC and lot/date codes on this page, then dispose of it safely or return it to the retailer.
  3. 3If you have already been exposed and develop severe or worsening symptoms, seek medical advice promptly.

Visible mold can indicate a moisture, packaging or temperature failure.

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 Soybeans Organic in 2.0 Lbs (32 OZ) (907 g) Plastic Retail Bags, 9 Bags/case, … recall?

Vitamin Cottage Natural Foods Market, INC Dba Natural Grocers recalled Natural Grocers Soybeans Organic in 2.0 Lbs (32 OZ) (907 g) Plastic Retail Bags, 9 Bags/case, … in an FDA Class III enforcement action reported as F-0223-2020. Firm is recalling two lots of 2 lb. organic soybeans because they have the potential to contain mold.

What should I do if I bought this product?

Do not eat the product. Check the lot and UPC codes below, then discard it or return it to the retailer for a refund. If you have already eaten it, monitor for symptoms and seek medical care if they are severe or persistent. Stop using or eating the affected product and keep it away from children and pets. Match the product against the UPC and lot/date codes on this page, then dispose of it safely or return it to the retailer. If you have already been exposed and develop severe or worsening symptoms, seek medical advice promptly.

Is the Vitamin Cottage Natural Foods Market, INC Dba Natural Grocers 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-0223-2020. 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.