Natural Grocers recalls 2‑pound organic mung beans over possible glass contamination

Vitamin Cottage Natural Food Markets, Inc. in Lakewood, Colorado announced a recall of Natural Grocers brand organic 2‑pound mung beans because of potential glass contamination.

The recall follows customer complaints about sharp glass fragments in the product, which could cause injuries such as dental damage, mouth lacerations, or intestinal perforation. No injuries have been reported to date.

Affected lots were shipped to Natural Grocers stores in many 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. The lots began shipping on June 10, 2026 and are identified by pack dates 26-160, 26-173, 26-196, 26-224, and 26-258.

Consumers who purchased the product should discontinue use immediately and either discard it or return it to the retailer. The FDA has been notified of the recall.