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Class I · High risk Terminated Initiated Mar 16, 2018 (9 years ago)

Natural Grocers Organic Coconut Smiles recall

Recalled by Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage · Denver, CO, United States

Class I — High risk. Reasonable probability of serious harm or death.

Why it was recalled

Coconut smiles product tested positive for Salmonella.

Pathogen: Salmonella

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The most serious food recalls: a contaminated product can cause outbreaks, hospitalisations and deaths, especially for pregnant people, young children, older adults and anyone with a weakened immune system. All bacteria & viruses recalls.

What was recalled

Natural Grocers Organic Coconut Smiles, 10 oz. plastic resealable bag, Packaged by Vitamin Cottage Natural Food Markets, Inc. Lakewood, CO 80228 (303) 986-4600

Quantity: 12607 units

Lot codes, dates and UPCs

A recall covers only these codes. Compare them with the lot number, best-by date or UPC printed on your package.

Packed-On dates 18-053 18-037 18-015 17-355 17-342 17-332 17-289 17-271 17-255 17-234 17-180 17-132 17-018 16-340

Where it was sold

Nationwide.

Virginia

FDA's distribution note: To 145 Retail Natural Grocer stores nationwide. No govt/VA/military/foreign consignees.

Do not eat it. Class I means FDA judged there is a reasonable probability of serious illness or death. If the brand, size and lot or date code on your package match, throw the product away or return it to the store for a refund, and clean any surface or container it touched. If anyone has eaten it and feels unwell, contact a doctor and mention the recall. FDA lists this recall as terminated: the company has finished removing the product, so it should no longer be on shelves - but it can still be in a freezer or pantry.

Recalling firm
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall initiated
Mar 16, 2018
In FDA report of
Apr 11, 2018
Terminated
Mar 11, 2019
FDA recall number
F-0993-2018 · event 79562
Official record
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