LAKEWOOD, Colo., Nov. 14, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Vitamin
Cottage Natural Food Markets, Inc., a Lakewood, Colorado-based natural grocery
chain, is recalling Natural Grocers brand 2-pound organic soybeans
because they have the potential to contain mold. Consumers who may
have purchased this product are advised to discontinue use and
either throw it away or return it to the store for credit or
refund.
The recalled product is packaged in clear plastic bags weighing
2 pounds and bearing the "Natural Grocers" label. Only packages
bearing 19-168 and 19-205 as the packed-on dates are subject to
recall. The packed-on date can be found in the bottom
left-hand corner of the label.
The potential for contamination was noted after routine testing
by the company revealed the presence of mold.
Production of the product has been suspended while the Food and
Drug Administration and the company continue their investigation
into the source of the problem.
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UPC Code
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Description
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Packed on
Dates
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000080663607
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Organic Soybeans 2
LB
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19-168 &
19-205
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The product was distributed to 154 Natural Grocers' stores
located in Arkansas, Arizona, Colorado, Iowa, Idaho,
Kansas, Louisiana, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New
Mexico, North Dakota,
Oklahoma, Oregon, Texas, Utah,
Washington and Wyoming. Consumers can find the specific
locations of Natural Grocers' stores in those states at:
https://www.naturalgrocers.com/store-directory
Consumers with questions may contact the company by calling
Customer Service at 303-986-4600, ext. 80801, Monday through Friday
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (MST).
About Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage
Natural
Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. (NYSE: NGVC; NaturalGrocers.com)
is an expanding specialty retailer of organic and natural
groceries, body care products and dietary supplements. The company
offers a flexible, neighborhood-store format, affordable prices and
free, science-based nutrition education programs to help customers
make informed health and nutrition choices. Founded in Colorado in 1955, Natural Grocers has more
than 3,500 employees and operates 154 stores in 20 states.
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