Natural Grocers is recalling one of its popular products after customers reported finding sharp pieces of glass inside the packaging, prompting a warning about potential injuries.
Vitamin Cottage Natural Food Markets, Inc., the company behind Natural Grocers, announced the recall on October 22, 2026, involving its Natural Grocers Brand Organic 2-Pound Mung Beans due to possible contamination with foreign material.
According to the company’s announcement, the recall was initiated after customers complained about finding sharp glass fragments in the product.
The company warned that accidentally swallowing glass could cause serious injuries, including damage to teeth, cuts to the mouth and throat, or perforation of the intestine.
Fortunately, no illnesses or injuries had been reported at the time of the announcement.
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Which Natural Grocers Mung Beans Are Being Recalled?
The recall affects Natural Grocers Brand Bulk Organic Mung Beans sold in clear plastic bags weighing 2 pounds.
Consumers can identify the affected products by checking the following details:
- Brand: Natural Grocers
- Product: Bulk Organic Mung Beans
- Package size: 2 pounds
- UPC: 000080112600
- Pack dates: 26-160, 26-173, 26-196, 26-224, and 26-258
The pack dates can be found in the lower-left corner of the product label.
The affected lots began shipping on June 10, 2026, and may have been distributed 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.
What Should Customers Do If They Purchased the Recalled Beans?
Customers who purchased the affected mung beans are advised to stop using the product immediately.
According to the recall notice, consumers should either discard the beans or return them to the store for a full refund or credit.
Anyone with questions about the recall can contact Natural Grocers at 303-226-1434, Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mountain Time. Consumers can also email the company at media@naturalgrocers.com for additional information. The company said the recall was initiated with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
