TOPEKA (KSNT) – A Colorado company is recalling organic beans sold in over 20 states as they could contain glass.
Officials with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said that Vitamin Cottage Natural Food Markets, Inc., based out of Lakewood, Colorado, is recalling “Natural Grocers Brand Organic 2-Pound Mung Beans.” The FDA said these products may contain glass, posing an injury risk to consumers.
FDA staff said the beans were shipped to Natural Grocers stores in 22 states, including 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. More information about the recalled product is below:
- Sold in two-pound clear plastic bags
- UPC – 000080112600
- Pack dates included in the recall – 26-160, 26-173, 26-196, 26-224, and 26-258
(Photo Courtesy/Food and Drug Administration)
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People who purchased the recalled beans are encouraged to stop using them immediately, according to the FDA. Consumers should throw the beans away or return them.
People who have questions about this recall can contact the company at 303-226-1434 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. CST. Monday to Friday or by sending an email to media@naturalgrocers.com.
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