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Class I · High risk Terminated Initiated Apr 7, 2014 (13 years ago)

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage 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

Vitamin Cottage Natural Food Markets, Inc., a Lakewood, Colorado based natural grocery chain, is recalling multiple lots of Natural Grocers brand Organic Black Peppercorns as the product has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

Pathogen: Salmonella

Salmonella is the most common cause of food recalls for bacteria, often in eggs, produce, nuts and spices.

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 by Vitamin Cottage, Pepper Black Whole Organic, about 0.30 lb, UPC 201046804762, packaged in plastic bags.

Quantity: 7327 bags

Food: Spices & seasonings

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.

Pack on dates: 28-14, 13-14, 351-13, 336-13, 322-13, 305-13, 290-13, 281-13, 266-13, 252-13, 245-13

Where it was sold

Nationwide.

Virginia

FDA's distribution note: Nationwide. No foreign, govt/VA/military.

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
Apr 7, 2014
In FDA report of
Apr 30, 2014
Terminated
Nov 14, 2014
FDA recall number
F-1882-2014 · event 67975
Official record
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